Marian Pk

(12 routes)

Although the ridges are straightforward, the North Face was something of a breakthrough for New Zealand climbing in 1973, due to the level of commitment and its unprotectable nature.

Type: 
Mountain
Altitude: 
2102m
Access: 

Marian Sabre Col
The Marian side of the Col has been descended; eight abseils, not recommended.

Lat/Lon: 
-44.748379110000, 168.045587540000
NZMS260: 
D40 179 948
Topo50: 
CB09 078 330
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West Ridge
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Starting from the summit of Barrier Peak the blocky ridge continues over to Marian: very exposed but easy travel.
A D Jackson, 1934.
ER East Ridge
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A pleasant rock ridge from the Marian Sabre Col. The route may require a short abseil on the descent but it can be down climbed.
Mike Gill, Phil Houghton, Jan 1959.
NER North East Rib 16
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wire representing trad
At the head of the snow-field, four pitches up a clean rock rib to the summit ridge.
Graham Clendon, Murray Judge, Nov 1972.
GS Gong Show! 18
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wire representing trad
Starting from the level section of central spur (the Sabre Marian gully central spur), traverse two sketchy pitches over to start of obvious buttress (pitons useful). Traversing to here avoids the hideously vegetated terrain below and takes you straight to the real climbing. Climb four pitches up buttress on good rock. Mixture of broken slabs and corners with cracks. Good gear. Rock gets better the higher you go (crux 18). Terrain then eases to scramble to summit. Originally accessed from Marian Peak.
Mike Buchanan, Ivor Koo. Feb 2013
Attribution: 
Craig Jefferies

Places

Type Title Link to edit content
Face (Alpine) South Face (5 routes)
Face (Alpine) North Face (3 routes)
UUID: 
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