Mt Rolleston: 20-21 Sept NZAC members only
Schedule
Fri Sep 20 2024 at 05:00 pm to Sat Sep 21 2024 at 07:00 pm
UTC+12:00Location
Canterbury Westland Section, New Zealand Alpine Club, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011 | Christchurch, CA
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Mount Rolleston Trip Overview Trip leader: Adam
Grade: 2/2+
Limited to 5 particpants
Itinerary: Friday evening - convene at suitable location and car pool to Arthur’s Pass, staying at the club lodge.
Saturday- early start, up Rolleston (route depending on conditions and group capability), down Otira Slide and back to Christchurch if not too late.
Previous experience required: Confidence walking in hard snow in crampons with an ice axe and scrambling on rocky terrain. Grade 2.
NZAC Intermediate Snowcraft or equivalent with lots of experience above the snowline on steep terrain.
Be capable of moving for 8+ hours with minimal stops.
Gear required: Clothing and gear for all weather conditions. Own food and water. Make sure you have:
Sunhat/cap
warm hat
Sunglasses/snow goggles
Insulation and waterproof layers for top and bottom
Waterproof insulated gloves
Waterproof, stiff soled boots
ice axe - two tools
crampons
helmet
Harness
Avalanche kit
Cost: Fuel for Driver's + accommodation at Arthur’s pass lodge
Questions: If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to contact Adam via text, call on 0272004760 or email: [email protected]
Route: https://climbnz.org.nz/nz/si/arthurs-pass/main-divide/mt-rolleston-low-pk
Plan B: If the trip cannot run, Sunday is a back up day or we will look at alternate areas/ objectives as weather permits.
Click on the link by 'Tickets' for the signup form
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Where is it happening?
Canterbury Westland Section, New Zealand Alpine Club, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
