Markor-Needle Traverse
Technical alpine traverse requiring expert scrambling skills and mountain experience.
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,616 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The Markor-Needle Traverse is a technical alpine scramble in British Columbia that demands solid rock scrambling skills and mountain experience. This out-and-back route traverses exposed terrain connecting two distinctive peaks, offering dramatic views and challenging route-finding through high alpine terrain. The traverse is best suited for experienced scramblers comfortable with exposure and Class 3 scrambling.
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