Distance

5.4 km to summit

20.6 km total

Elevation

1,570 m start

2,941 m max

Vertical

1,827 m gain

Time

4 hr 32 min to summit

11 hr 12 min total

Hawkins horseshoe. started with high wind and low clouds, Ended with a snowstorm but everything inbetween was a gorgeous day, fresh snow and Ice made the climb up to Blakiston a little trickier but manageable without traction.

Obstacles

bushwhacking, blowdowns, rockfall/loose rock, snow on route, weather

Key gear

ice axe, trekking poles

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