The Pyramid
Schedule
Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
Canterbury Westland Section, New Zealand Alpine Club, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011 | Christchurch, CA
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THE PYRAMIDGRADE 1+
Tripe Leader: Sam White
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
An easy summer rock scramble (Grade 1+) to a less visited peak (1608m) in the eastern part of Arthurs Pass National Park. We will ascend The Pyramid via the SE Rib, then travel N along the ridge over point 1565 and descend a scree slope into Sudden Valley, and then down Sudden Valley back to the Hawdon Shelter.
TRIP GRADE AND GRADE DESCRIPTION
Seriousness Grade I - Easy access/close to civilisation
Technical Grade 1+ - Low angled rock scrambling
WHAT TO EXPECT
The trip will involve a relatively steep climb to the bush line on an unformed track/route, ridge travel with some limited exposure, easy rock scrambling, scree slope descent, riverbed travel and river crossings
PREREQUISITE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Tramping experience, good on your feet, moderate fitness
HAZARDS INVOLVED
Slips/trips/falls, rockfall, hypo/hypothermia, drowning
BAD WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN
Trip will be postponed to the following day (Sunday 23rd Feb) or cancelled
PERSONAL GEAR LIST
Usual gear & clothing for a day trip above the bushline including waterproof outer shell, thermals, and sturdy boots. A climbing helmet is required on this trip (can be hired from the section)
SHARED GEAR
Bothy bag(s), PLB, InReach, First aid kit
TRANSPORT PLAN
Meet at Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark at 7.30am to carpool
COSTS
Fuel koha for driver
Click on the ticket link for the form OR visit our website https://www.canterburywestlandalpineclub.org.nz/trips-meets
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Where is it happening?
Canterbury Westland Section, New Zealand Alpine Club, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
