Distance
14.0 km to summit
23.3 km total
Elevation
1,670 m start
2,642 m max
Vertical
1,603 m gain
Time
8 hr 14 min to summit
10 hr 44 min total
BBC Traverse: Buchanan Ridge - Buchanan Peak - Mt. Carthew. "Easy scramble" (Class 1/2) to Buchanan Ridge, "moderate" or "difficult" scramble (Class 2/3) to Buchanan Peak, most difficulties could be bypassed by climber's left. "Difficult" scramble (Class 3) to Mt. Carthew. Instead of traversing all way towards the major cliff band's end, we chose a harder route, which was solid Class 4.
Route name
point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles
routefinding, bushwhacking, no water source, rockfall/loose rock
Key gear
helmet
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