North West Buttress

Type: 
Alpine
Description: 
From the basin directly opposite Elcho Stream follow the NW buttress to the shoulder, then traverse across overhanging north wall to reach the summit ridge. Easy ground from there to the top. A good climb on reasonable quality rock. 16 pitches, Crux grade 16.
Pitch(es): 
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140mNo
Grade: 
4
Quality: 
0
Gone: 
0
Length: 
0m
Bolts: 
0
Natural pro: 
0
Ascent: 
Gottlieb Braun-Elwert, Russell Brice, Rob Hall, Stella Sweney, January 1981
UUID: 
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