North East Arete Route
Expert alpine arete scramble with sustained exposure and technical terrain.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,372 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The North East Arete Route is an expert-level alpine scramble in British Columbia featuring sustained exposure and technical terrain along a dramatic ridge line. This out-and-back route demands strong scrambling skills, route-finding ability, and comfort with significant exposure. The arete offers stunning views and a serious alpine challenge for experienced mountaineers.
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