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Distance: 108 km
Elevation Gain: 4730 m (15518 ft)
Time: 7 - 9 days
Difficulty: Difficult
The Dän Zhùr (Donjek) route is a challenging multi-day hike that crosses a variety of terrain: tussock plateaus, mountain passes, glacier viewing and numerous creek and river crossings. The mighty Donjek Glacier near the halfway point of this route is a highlight. Weather is a major factor on this hike, which affects water levels for creek crossings.
Elevation Gain: 4730 m (15518 ft)
Time: 7 - 9 days
Difficulty: Difficult
The Dän Zhùr (Donjek) route is a challenging multi-day hike that crosses a variety of terrain: tussock plateaus, mountain passes, glacier viewing and numerous creek and river crossings. The mighty Donjek Glacier near the halfway point of this route is a highlight. Weather is a major factor on this hike, which affects water levels for creek crossings.
Recent Comments
May 21, 2024
Sarah on Auriol Trail
Trekked this way May 20th. The trail still has lots of snow that can be 1-2 feet deep in spots, making it a punchy route at the moment. Account for extra time to complete it.
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May 21, 2024
EC on Sam McGee Trail
Still a fair bit of snow on the trail past around 3.5km on May long weekend. Lots of punching through to our knees on the way up and slip sliding on the way down. Worth it, but probably shouldn't have left the boots and gaiters at home...
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May 11, 2024
John on Spirit Canyon
Went up today may 11. Had two toddlers and a infant with us and made the round trip in 2 hours. Very nice views and fairly easy hike. Great start up hike to get our legs underneath us! Fairly busy, no wildlife to be seen unfortunately.
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April 29, 2024
Jason on Mount Anderson
28 April 2024: Hiked up to the saddle in the alpine until the post-holing won. Beautiful morning and totally worth the effort. Road is snow covered, but walkable if you can tolerate a few random post holes. Once into the alpine the compacted trail from snow machines dissipates and walking withou...
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April 2, 2024
Bonnie D. on St. Elias Lake
The trail was in great snowshoeing shape on Saturday, March 30th!!
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