Ascent of Barbeau Peak on 2017-06-18Others in Party: | Eric Gilbertson ----Only Party on Mountain | Date: | Sunday, June 18, 2017 | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Airplane | Peak: | Barbeau Peak | Location: | Canada-Nunavut | Elevation: | 8583 ft / 2616 m |
Ascent Trip ReportAfter landing on the icecap southeast of Barbeau, our team established camp just north of a broad col 4km W of Griper Peak. That evening, Eric and I traversed a few minor summits and then Griper from E to W, finding ourselves in perfect position for Barbeau's north ridge. We summited at 3AM - see Eric's excellent write-up in his trip report. |
Summary Total Data | Total Elevation Gain: | 4167 ft / 1269 m | Total Elevation Loss: | 4167 ft / 1270 m | Grade/Class: | Class 2 | Quality: | 8 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | Route Conditions: | Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | Gear Used: | Rope, Ski Poles, Snowshoes | Weather: | Cool, Calm, Clear | Ascent Statistics | Gain on way in: | 3183 ft / 970 m | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 1936 ft / 590 m; Extra: 1247 ft / 380m | Loss on way in: | 1247 ft / 380 m | Start Trailhead: | Camp N of broad col 4km W of Griper Peak 6647 ft / 2026 m | Descent Statistics | Loss on way out: | 2920 ft / 890 m | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 1936 ft / 590 m; Extra: 984 ft / 299m | Gain on way out: | 984 ft / 299 m | End Trailhead: | Camp N of broad col 4km W of Griper Peak 6647 ft / 2026 m |
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