East Ridge

Reach the East Ridge from the upper South Forbes Glacier, either at Revelation Col or higher (which cuts out the lower part of the ridge). Alternatively, approach the ridge by traversing The Onlooker. A major couloir at the head of the South Forbes, known as The Motorway, offers another variation to the upper reaches of the East Ridge, but is often cut off mid and late season. High on the East Ridge, where a snow crest abuts the mountain, either traverse up and right on good rock, or traverse left to the upper reaches of The Motorway. Both lead to the rock and snow of the summit ridge. An alternative, in good snow conditions, is to take a rising traverse from Revelation Col across the north-east face on to the north ridge.