South West Ridge

The South West ridge is a straightforward mixed climb leading from Arawhata Saddle to the lower of the twin summit towers. The prominent step on the ridge above Arawhata Saddle (sometimes called Bow Peak) may be traversed, or turned on the Arawhata side. The easiest route on the higher (eastern) of the twin summit cones is on the north-western side. Time to the summit is about five to six hours.