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South (Hillary) Ridge

Grade
V,3,4-
Length
0m
0
Quality
1.02
First ascent
Ruth Adams,Harry Ayres, Ed Hillary, Mick Sullivan, January 1948;
Graeme Dingle, Noel Sissons, July 1972
Topo ref
3.100

  • P1
  • Alpine (Commitment) V
  • Alpine (Technical) 3
  • Alpine (Mt Cook) 4-

Formerly known as the South Ridge, renamed in honour of Sir Ed (who was part of the first ascent party) in August 2011. There was a major rock fall event from the slope below the ridge in July 2014 (refer to www.geonet. org.nz for more details), which may mean this route has become more dangerous or more difficult. From the Noeline Glacier ascend to Endeavour Col directly, or, in the style of the first ascent, climb Route 3.104 and bivvy near the summit of Nazomi to approach the col along the ridge. Then ascend both the first and second rock steps on the east side. The third, crux step can be climbed direct. The rock is mostly loose, especially on the first step. From the top of the third step, follow a classic arête to the summit of Low Peak via the smaller fourth step.


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