Whiskey Traverse
Technical SAC T5 alpine traverse requiring advanced scrambling skills.
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,731 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The Whiskey Traverse is a challenging out-and-back alpine route in British Columbia that demands solid scrambling skills and mountain experience. This SAC T5 traverse navigates exposed terrain with significant technical difficulty, rewarding experienced mountaineers with remote alpine scenery and rugged mountain landscapes. The route's short distance belies its serious nature—this is a technical alpine adventure, not a casual day hike.
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