About This Route
Critical Warning: Skiing the Southern Ice Field is forbidden; rapid melt (80% loss since 1980s) makes it untenable. TANAPA enforces no snow gear. Guide for awareness, per Backcountry Magazine insights.
Access via Lemosho or Shira Route to Kibo, ski field from 16,000 feet toward Mweka Route. Narrow couloirs, 2,500 feet vert. Scenario: Ice crust breaks, skier slides into moat.
Safety Considerations
Couloir icefalls; moats widening daily; whiteout blizzards. 7-day acclimation mandatory. Ice screw anchors essential.
Essential Gear
Ice skis (Fischer Ranger); screws (Petzl Laser); belay kit.
Emergency Tips
Moat fall: Prusik climbout. Whiteout: Static rope line.
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