Head up the Rudolf Glacier for 3km until a major icefall is reached. Climb the snowslope to the true left (east) of the icefall to gain a rock rib. Climb up the rock rib, heading out left before the top and traverse round snowslopes just above the icefall. These slopes are moderately steep, very exposed, and have become increasingly difficult as the glacier recedes. Then head up a long easy-angled snowfield to the saddle.
From the saddle, to head for Centennial Hut travel down the Franz Josef névé and turn south-west under the north-west ridge of Mt Rudolf. The hut is on a rock buttress below Mt Jervois.
Alternatively, if Almer Hut is the destination, continue down the Franz, passing the Mackay Rocks on the right. Late in summer crevasses may prove troublesome. Follow snowslopes to Almer Hut.
- P1
- Alpine (Commitment) II
- Alpine (Technical) 2+
