The Warrior
The Armoury Range is full of fascinating mediaeval peaks & passes. Above all of them towers The Warrior.
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 55 m
- Low Point
- 903 m
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 31˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between September and January. From a low point of 903 m to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 8 km, 1691 vertical metres of ascent and 55 vertical metres of descent. You'll need bivy kit, crampons, glacier kit and 2 ice axes to complete it safely.
Description
The Southwest Face provides a fast snow ramp to gain the west ridge high on the mountain.
Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Bivy Kit
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
- 2 Ice Axes