Type
Altitude
2456m
Part of
Canyon Creek contains an attractive alpine region and first attracted the attention of climbers in 1935. The valley was described in glowing terms by Colin Todd in 1954.
... without question the finest in the Otago region for climbing course instruction for here all climbing conditions from rock peaks to crevassed snowfields and ice slopes are easily accessible from a comfortable base camp which can be reached in one day from Dunedin.
Colin Todd, New Zealand Alpine Journal, 1954.
Lat/lon
POINT (169.603360464 -44.1596442664)
Topo50
BZ14 284 048
Routes
| Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Operations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Face | 2+ | |||||
| From Canyon Creek | 2+,II,2+ | |||||
| West Ridge | 2+ | |||||
| South Face | 2+,II |
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UUID
b5372a59-8c0f-47c4-a871-22b30295a6cb
Comments
Canyon Creek has one of the nicest approaches to an alpine route I've experienced. There are 2 rock bivs, room for a dozen people, and well sheltered, can leave the tent at home. Climbed the East Ridge, then traversed the West Ridge to Heim. We found it a straightforward snow climb, easier than the 2+ grade given. There is a steep downclimb at a gap in the East ridge providing the only difficulty. Awesome views.