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West Ridge

Grade
3+
Quality
0
First ascent
Wally Romanes, BrianWilliams, with Peter Beveridge and John Harrison in support at the col, December 1955
Located on

The first ascent of Black Tower involved an 8 1/2 hour traverse from Mt
McKerrow along the 'tottery' ridge. At the col between the ridge and Black
Tower, descend on loose rock to the snowfield, cross the col then climb
gingerly up loosely stacked slates on the south ridge. On the summit is an
impressive cairn built by the first ascent party. At least one party has used
the cairn as a belay anchor.


  • P1
  • Alpine (Mt Cook) 3+

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UUID
 
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