Distance

7.7 km to summit

17.4 km total

Elevation

2,398 m start

3,299 m max

Vertical

1,237 m gain

Time

5 hr 8 min to summit

9 hr 12 min total

part of Wapta traverse, full TR on FB

Route name

Mount Balfour 17.4 km route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

no water source, snow on route, avalanche danger, crevasse danger, weather

Key gear

ice axe, crampons, helmet, rope/harness, skis, GPS device

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