Distance

1.2 km to summit

3.5 km total

Elevation

2,110 m start

Vertical

507 m gain

Time

1 hr 41 min to summit

5 hr 21 min total

Attempt #2 up the Amphlette successful! This time the weather played ball.
We took the grass ridge up until the very steep grass section (near vertical for about 80m). We traversed on the steep slopes into the ravine and made our way up some prickly bundu bashing to the saddle between the two peaks. Took the wrong approach initially and climbed over a gap to the other side of the peak. After some scouting I realised we were wrong so we retraced out steps and then found the correct grass ledge up to the summit ridgeline. Was a great route with spectacular views.
I recommend bringing tat and abseiling off the summit, would save time rather than retracing your steps.
We took the grass ridgeline the whole way down as it was quickest and the clouds began to rumble. We roped up as a tumble would be unstoppable for quite a way down.
Next time I want to explore approaching from Sterkhorn rather, there seems to be a broad ledge traverse all the way to the Turret.

Route to summit

None

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding

Key gear

helmet, rope/harness, climbing rack