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South West Ridge

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 15 January 2025, by Richard Thomson.

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Grade
2
Length
0m
0
Quality
0
First ascent
Evan Wilson, Jim Wilson, Andy Anderson, January 1931
Located on
Mt Arrowsmith
Topo ref
SWR
  • P1
  • Alpine (Mt Cook) 2

The South West Ridge can be traversed from Ashburton Peak to the summit, turning two gendarmes on the Lawrence side. Alternatively, the ridge can be reached directly from the Hakatere River via snow slopes and small glaciers.

Comments
UUID
 
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