British Columbia · Ski touring

Commonwealth Mountain Ascent

An out-and-back ski touring route in British Columbia, Canada.

2.3 mi
round trip
1,336 ft
climb
7,245 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Commonwealth Mountain Ascent is an out-and-back ski touring route in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,920 ft and 7,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,330 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Blewett, about 9.2 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Commonwealth Mountain, Cabin Peak and Colony Peak. For camping, Copper Hut Recreation Site is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.

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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Commonwealth Mountain Ascent for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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