Type
Altitude
2190m
Part of
Provides a good crossing between the Cass and Murchison catchments.
The high basin with a large tarn at the head of the Ailsa Stream is a wonderful spot in fine weather.
It may be easier to cross the Liebig Range 1.5km southwest of Ailsa Pass, just west of Pt 2405m.
Image
Caption
Southern Liebig Range, Rutherford Pass to Ailsa Pass, March 2016
Rights credit
Rob Frost/Subalpine Photography
Lat/lon
-43.64040215,170.32947115, NZ Topo Map
Topo50
BX16 846 646
Approach
Murchison valley: Up valley of Liebig Hut, scramble up scree and snow slopes that lead to a slight depression, which is the pass.
Ailsa Stream: The east (Ailsa) side of the pass is shorter but steeper, and is easier when snow is present (grade I, 1+).
Accessed from
Comments
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Attribution
ATP 2018 (Rob Frost)
UUID
82b96ae1-bf6c-40d3-8f7d-97c8c26c4723