Distance

3.5 km to summit

9.7 km total

Elevation

1,615 m start

2,297 m max

Vertical

759 m gain

Time

5 hr 51 min to summit

11 hr 2 min total

Drove down from CHCH on Friday night, climbed Saturday, and then drove back on Saturday night... long weekend.

Route name

Double Cone 9.7 km route

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

helmet, rope/harness, mountaineering boots, GPS device