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The North Ridge.

Grade
III,2
Quality
0
First ascent
The first party on the North Ridge consisted of Neil Hamilton, Pearl Wright and Ron Knightley, who descended it on January 4, 1949, during the first traverse of the mountain. The first ascent appears to have been made unknowingly by David Somerset and Tom
Located on
Mt Avalanche
Topo ref
1
  • P1
  • Alpine (Commitment) III
  • Alpine (Mt Cook) 2

The ridge is reached from the head of the Bonar Glacier. Most parties, seeking protection from the weather, have climbed on very exposed ledges on the Kitchener side, however, the crest of the ridge or the western slabs may be more desirable in good conditions. Two prominent steps occur. The first is low on the ridge and can apparently be negotiated on either side, but the upper one is turned by ledges on the east. The ridge takes 3 to 4 hours from the head of the glacier or 6 to 7 hours from French Ridge Hut.

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