Routes

West Ridge (II, 5.4):  A great 2 day mountaineering trip with lots of wild exposure and moderate (mostly!) climbing on rock, snow, and glacier.  The approach to the hut is a good day in itself with lots of scrambling, fun rock climbing, an exciting “batman” up a 15 meter piece of chain hanging off a steep wall, and a walk across the glacier to the Neil Colgan Hut where we will spend the night.  The next morning we get up early and cross the glacier to the base of the ice face. A bergshrund crossing and a moderate snow/ice face lead us to the start of the rocky West Ridge.  A number of exposed rock & snow pitches follow the ridge to the summit. Descent is made back down the West Ridge and the Perren route to Moraine Lake.  Group size up to 2.

North Face Routes (II): Not in condition as frequently as they used to be, but when snow conditions allow there are some great moderate alpine ice routes up the North side of the mountain.  Approach to the hut and access to the North Face is the same as for West Ridge.