Distance

11.9 km to summit

15.9 km total

Elevation

1,933 m start

2,964 m max

Vertical

1,056 m gain

Time

7 hr 15 min to summit

8 hr 24 min total

Bow lake to vulture peak, mixed bag of weather, but the peak skied very well, was blown to crust the next day. Approach to balfour hut for Mt. Balfour.

Route name

Vulture Peak 16.0 km route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

snow on route, avalanche danger, crevasse danger, weather

Key gear

ice axe, rope/harness, skis, GPS device