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Mt Alba

Type
Altitude
2360m
Part of
Lat/lon
POINT (168.98723652 -44.16805226)
Topo50
BZ12 792 016
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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Operations
 South West Face, II,2 II,2
0

  • P1
  • Alpine (Commitment) II
  • Alpine (Mt Cook) 2

From Newland Pass at the head of Newland Stream, cross the Axius Glacier and climb the short, steep face to gain the summit ridge.


 East Ridge, 2,III 2,III 0m
0

Take the well formed track up to the Crucible, a spectacular hanging lake under the south-east face. From the lake outlet there are gullies that lead up to the ridge, after which there is a snowfield and straightforward ridge to the top. This route has had few ascents.


  • P1
  • Alpine (Technical) 2
  • Alpine (Commitment) III

 South East Face, 2,III 2,III 0m
0

The best time to climb this face would be in winter or early spring. This would mean fast access to the face across a frozen lake. Good judgement regarding conditions would be vital for this face. It is avalanche prone and there is a high rockfall hazard if temperatures are too warm. The route goes up the left hand side of the face via a series of steep gullies.


  • P1
  • Alpine (Technical) 2
  • Alpine (Commitment) III

 North Face, 2,II 2,II 0m
0

Gain ledges below the East Ridge and traverse to reach a snowfield and the foot of a rib leading to the middle peak.


  • P1
  • Alpine (Technical) 2
  • Alpine (Commitment) II

Comments
Attribution
Allen Uren & John Cocks
UUID
 
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