East Ridge

An enjoyable climb with plenty of variety. From Onslow Hut, cross the stream draining the Onslow Glacier and then climb north to Pt 2195m. Apart from a short section of rotten rock at about 1700m, this lower part of the climb is straightforward. Above Pt 2195m, the flat sections of the east ridge can be avoided by keeping to the Onslow Glacier, but two prominent rock steps have to be climbed where the ridge begins to steepen, and another 200m further on a snow bulge is climbed. The route then gradually lies back up to the East Peak. Descend the North East Flank down to Malte Brun Pass.