Distance
6.0 km to summit
13.3 km total
Elevation
1,614 m start
2,608 m max
Vertical
947 m gain
Time
5 hr 16 min to summit
9 hr 28 min total
An enjoyable ascent of Shunga-la-she snuck in before the Sheep River area closes for the winter. Surprisingly little snow below the tree line made the first part of the ascent quicker than expected. Route finding through a dozen or so rock bands in high winds was slow but manageable. The wind calmed down just as we reached the summit which was a nice treat. The last hour was in headlamps.
Route name
out-and-back
Obstacles
routefinding, bushwhacking, rockfall/loose rock, snow on route
Key gear
ice axe, crampons, trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device