route-researcher

Generates mountain route briefings from multiple web sources and data feeds.

33|Updated Oct 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dreamiurg/claude-mountaineering-skills --skill route-researcher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: route-researcher
Source: https://github.com/dreamiurg/claude-mountaineering-skills/tree/main/skills/route-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dreamiurg/claude-mountaineering-skills --skill route-researcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Route Researcher automates gathering and synthesizing mountaineering route beta from multiple sources, enabling faster, more reliable planning and decision-making for climbs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hybrid data orchestration: Python scripts fetch deterministic data (weather, daylight, avalanche, peak statistics) while parallel LLM agents extract beta from PeakBagger, SummitPost, WTA, Mountaineers, and AllTrails.
  • Trip report synthesis: Aggregates and analyzes firsthand reports to identify cruxes, hazards, route conditions, and practical gear recommendations.
  • Report generation: Produces a comprehensive Markdown route beta report with time estimates, suggested gear, permits, access notes, and current conditions.
  • Use Case: When planning a summit like Mount Rainier, you can request a complete beta package that includes route overview, approach details, hazards, and up-to-date weather.
  • Use Case: Researching less-documented peaks to surface available beta and highlight data gaps for safe planning.

Quick Start

Install and activate the Route Researcher skill, then issue a peak-specific research request (e.g., "Research Mount Rainier") to generate a route beta report.

Frequently Asked Questions about route-researcher

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate mountaineering route beta research for a specific peak?

Automate mountaineering route beta research by requesting a specific peak to generate a report. The skill aggregates data from PeakBagger, SummitPost, WTA, AllTrails, weather data, and trip reports using a hybrid Python-LLM architecture to produce a Markdown file.

Can I synthesize trip reports to identify mountain route hazards and gear recommendations?

Synthesize trip reports to identify cruxes, hazards, and route conditions directly. The skill analyzes firsthand accounts from multiple mountaineering platforms to provide practical gear recommendations and actionable planning information for your climb.

Does this route research tool gather current weather and avalanche data for mountain climbing?

Route research does gather current weather, daylight, and avalanche data. Python scripts fetch deterministic environmental data while parallel LLM agents extract route beta, ensuring your mountaineering planning includes up-to-date conditions.

How does the system handle missing data when researching less-documented mountains?

The system handles missing data by enforcing a structured data contract and gracefully managing data gaps. When researching less-documented peaks, it surfaces available beta and explicitly highlights missing information to ensure safe planning.

What is the best way to generate a complete mountaineering planning report for a summit like Mount Rainier?

The best way to generate a mountaineering planning report is issuing a peak-specific research request. The skill outputs a comprehensive Markdown route beta report featuring approach details, time estimates, suggested gear, permits, and access notes.

Do I need to manually check multiple hiking platforms to prepare a mountain climbing plan?

You do not need to manually check multiple hiking platforms. The skill orchestrates parallel LLM agents to extract beta from SummitPost, AllTrails, and Mountaineers, while fetching weather and peak statistics to validate data and produce a unified report.