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Kai Tarau

Type
Mountain
Altitude
2542m
Part of
Ben Ohau Range
Lat/lon
-43.8825,170.0269, NZ Topo Map
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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 South Ridge, II,2 II,2 0m
0

Follow Back Bush Stream up some steep ground to the permanent snowfield south-east of Kai Tarau. Alternatively, use the snow ramp at the head of Twin Stream to gain the snowfield. From here, ascend the south arete to the summit.

  • P1
  • Alpine (Commitment) II
  • Alpine (Technical) 2
 East Face, II,2 II,2 0m
0

Gain the permanent snowfield south-east of Kai Tarau from either Back Bush Stream or Twin Stream (as for the sough ridge route) and from here climb the east face to the summit. This route is best climbed with good snow cover.

  • P1
  • Alpine (Commitment) II
  • Alpine (Technical) 2
Comments
UUID
 
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