British Columbia · Hiking

Wedge Couloir Route

0.6 mi
round trip
1,548 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Expert
difficulty

The Wedge Couloir Route is an expert-level alpine scramble in British Columbia featuring steep couloir terrain and high exposure. This out-and-back route demands advanced mountaineering skills, route-finding ability, and comfort with Class 3 scrambling on loose, exposed ground. The couloir environment presents significant objective hazards and requires strong decision-making in variable alpine conditions.

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