Ymir Mountain Hike

Route Description for Ymir Mountain Hike

The hike up Ymir Mountain is a fun and challenging route that offers a mix of lightly-forested and rocky terrain on the way to the panoramic viewpoint at the summit. The trail sets out from the Whitewater Ski Resort and climbs uphill alongside the flowing waters of Apex Creek. From here, the trail will turn to the east through the alpine terrain before changing direction to the south on a course for the ridgeline. Hikers will need to gain a few hundred metres of elevation on the steep climb up the ridge, after which they will need to traverse the rocky and technical ridgeline to reach the summit. From the viewpoint, you will have an amazing sightline that looks down on the rocky bowl of Half Dome and the ski resort below to the north, Sherpa Peak to the west, and Enma Peak to the northeast. After taking in the amazing views, carefully make your way back down the rugged ridge to return to the resort.