FATMAP by Strava

Aspiring via the entire NW ridge, NZ grade 3

Entire NW ridge when the ramp and the kangaroo are cut off/melted out

Hiking Severe

Distance
3.4 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
45 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
26˚
Aspiring via the entire NW ridge, NZ grade 3 Map

Ascend Shipowners ridge to the top. 1 25m rappel towrads the north puts you in the moat/col. Traverse the thema glacier for a short stretch gaining the NW ridge from the east. Traverse the rock ridge passing difficulties/gendarmes on the therma glacier side. When the ridge steepens climb several short pitches of moderate rock to the top of the kangaroo. Continue up through ~3 pitches of moderate rock to the top of the buttress. Follow the scree ridge to the summit ice cap. Descend the same route.

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

Extreme Exposure

4 out of 4

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Historical
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike