Type:
Ice
Description:
Perhaps the classic ice route on Ruapehu, this climb tackles ice runnels up
the western face of the Great Pinnacle. Various options exist on each of the
two waterfall pitches.
Reference:
5
Pitch(es):
| # | Ewbank | Alpine (Technical) | Alpine (Commitment) | Alpine (Mt Cook) | Aid | Water Ice | Mixed | Boulder (Hueco) | Length | Bolts | Trad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WI2 | 50m | No | ||||||||
The obvious gully in the centre of the face. | |||||||||||
| 2 | WI2 | 50m | No | ||||||||
Move right up a lower-angled ramp. | |||||||||||
| 3 | WI2 | 50m | No | ||||||||
Climb ice smears at the head of the ramp to the upper snowfield. | |||||||||||
Grade:
WI2,WI2,WI2
Quality:
Gone:
0
Length:
150m
Natural pro:
0
Ascent:
Graeme Dingle, Roie Wardell, 1975
UUID:
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