Mt Strauchon

Mt Strauchon is most frequently climbed by gaining height along the Main Divide from Brodrick Pass until rocky bluffs force climbers onto the south east slopes. Alternative acess is across the McKenzie Creek face then upwards on solid rock and snow filled gully to reach a point 150m east of summit. The route joins 4.15 and requires a delicate traverse across the final 150m of ridge to the high point.

From Brodrick Hut cross the alpine meadows to reach the lower snowslopes. A route on the southern edge of the glacier leads upwards near the south ridge to reach the crest and the traverse to the high point. Conditions on the traverse can vary from a rather loose and narrow rocky ridge, to a pencil-thin icy arête. Take gear appropriate for the expected conditions.

From the East Branch of the Hunter River climb to the saddle west of Mt Strauchon then gain height along the Divide to the summit.