7.7 km away
Aoraki / Mt Cook Grand Traverse
The most sought after alpine route in New Zealand?
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 3.4 km
- Descent
- 2 km
A great multiday adventure across the Tasman Lake to a stand-alone peak with top views of Aoraki's Caroline Face
Alpine Climbing Easy
A prominent peak in the lower Tasman Valley standing at 2749m, the Nun’s Veil definitely has an aura about it, especially with horrific notches and jagged choss-piles accompanying its skyline. Glacier Explorers water taxis can be used to jet across the Tasman Lake in exchange for some beers. The approach via Gorilla Stream remains true to the Mt Cook region, involving several long sections of groveling interspersed with the usual thirsty stream-bed slog. A good camp site can be found at 2270m in preparation for the summit push. Grade 1+ steep snow climbing takes you to the summit with great views of the Aoraki region.
Easy
The ascent involves simple glacier hiking and/or short, straightforward rock scrambles. Equivalent to Alpine F, F+
7.7 km away
The most sought after alpine route in New Zealand?
Severe Alpine Climbing
7.7 km away
A long mountaineering traverse
Severe Alpine Climbing
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