2. NZ
  3. South Island
  4. Lewis Pass – Harper Pass
  5. Main Divide
  6. Mt Technical

Mt Technical

(2 routes)

This peak is actually just east of the Divide, south-west of Lewis Pass. But if, as we do, you consider the Main Divide of the Southern Alps begins at Lewis Pass, this is the first substantial peak on the range.

Type: 
Mountain
Altitude: 
1870m
Access: 

Unless you have a 4WD vehicle, it is best to park your car at the start of the St James Walkway, and walk 500m to the Lewis Pass. Follow the track to the bush edge. Continue past numerous tarns (good ski touring in winter) and into the basin at the head of Deer Valley.

New Zealand map

Map, Topo

Lat/Lon: 
-42.408647940000, 172.353674570000
NZMS260: 
M31 568 663
Topo50: 
BT23 468 046
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Reference Title Grade Length Quality Bolts Gone Natural pro Link to edit content
Standard Route 1
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Gain the west ridge where it flattens out at about 1740m. Descend a short steep gully to the Lucretia Stream side and follow a rock debris shelf until a scree gully leads directly to the summit.
North Ridge 3
0
 1
Generally good rock. Gendarmes and exposed slabs may require a rope. From the junction of the north and west ridges to the summit, careful climbing is needed to negotiate some gendarmes.

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UUID: 
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