Cassidy - Blimit Traverse
Two Arthur's Pass peaks for the price of one, finishing past the Temple Basin lodge for refreshments
Alpine Climbing Easy
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Low Point
- 761 m
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 31˚
This route can be done in either direction, either starting or finishing via the Temple Basin lodges. Its an excellent circuit on easy terrain. As always, check the weather and avalanche risk as this area is high and exposed. Use the Arthur's Pass valley walking tracks to complete this nice circuit.
- •
- •
Difficulty
Easy
The ascent involves simple glacier hiking and/or short, straightforward rock scrambles. Equivalent to Alpine F, F+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons