Type
Altitude
3077m
Part of
The South face of Douglas looms above the Albert Glacier and its steep arêtes create amphitheatres amidst near-vertical rock. The south face throws out a challenge to any climber who ventures under it. Although the main routes on the face are described below, some variations do exist.
Descent: Until recently, the standard descent was over Glacier Peak. If you plan to go this way check that the west face is not too open with crevasses and a bergschrund, and that you have enough rope and gear for a abseil off Douglas towards Glacier Peak. People have got ropes stuck on this abseil in the past. Nowadays many people abseil the face on V -threads which puts you back at your skis ...
Aspect
South
Routes
Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Operations |
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11.57 | Jefferies- Uren | 5,III,5 | ||||
11.58 | Left Hand Gully | 4,IV,5- | ||||
11.59 | Albert Town Direct | 5,IV,WI3,M3 | ||||
11.60 | Interloper | 4+,IV | ||||
11.60 | Denz/Timms | 4+,IV,5 | ||||
11.62 | Central Gully | 5,IV,5+ | ||||
11.63 | Right Hand Gully | 4,IV,5 | ||||
11.64 | Far Right Rib | 4+ | ||||
11.65 | Ayres Ridge | 4+,V |
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UUID
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