South Face Route
Expert alpine scramble with sustained exposure and technical terrain.
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,834 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The South Face Route is a challenging 2.28-mile out-and-back climb in British Columbia that demands technical scrambling skills and mountaineering experience. This SAC T6 route features sustained exposure, steep terrain, and complex route-finding typical of alpine scrambles in the province. Expect a serious alpine adventure with significant objective hazards and commitment.
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