The Markhor-Needle Traverse is a challenging alpine scramble in Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area that links Markhor Peak (1,994 m) and Needle Peak (2,095 m) via an exposed granite ridgeline. It features steep and rugged terrain, sustained class 3 and 4 scrambling (climber’s scrambling).
The participants should be comfortable scrambling class 4 terrain.
Gear – helmet, light harness + rappel device and prusik. Shoes with sticky soles (approach shoes work best), headlight, food, water. The organizer will bring a light rope.