Canterbury peaks
Canterbury climbs
First Ascent Awards
230 of 1,076 peaks 21%
Top climbing months
January 13%
April 11%
February 10%
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"3 day trip, probably one of the most challenging peaks in NZ. While only moderately difficult, getting the snow conditions and weather window right is tricky. 17 parties before us failed according to the Cameron Hut log book." — kevinpatterson • Nov 13, 2024
"Day trip... took the south west ridge uo as far as princess bath. Still frozn with 5cm ice. Then uo the central couloir to the summit. Back down the south east ridge and along the shore of lake tennyson to the car. " — AidanAstwood • Nov 2, 2024
"Day trip... took the south west ridge uo as far as princess bath. Still frozn with 5cm ice. Then uo the central couloir to the summit. Back down the south east ridge and along the shore of lake tennyson to the car. " — AidanAstwood • Nov 2, 2024
"On the second attempt from the Deception. Just getting to the hut is a mish, with 7 thigh deep river crossings. Then a long slog up scree, pitching up through a rock band for a 15h day. 3d trip." — kevinpatterson • Jan 30, 2024
"Anti clockwise circuit up bealey and hut spur to pt. 1907, Bruce saddle and Packard peak. Descended via mid hill spur to lagoon saddle and down to Cora Lynn rd. Walked in to bealey spur hut 1st evening in 1.5 hrs, completed rest of route next day in 15 hours 45 minutes. " — AidanAstwood • Dec 15, 2023