Cassidy Blimit Traverse is a Grade 1 climb. This trip will cater to newer/all members. This circuit is roughly 11km long and 1300m in elevation gain.
Leader: Avely Voore Date: 16-17 August
Itinerary: Friday 16 – After work we will drive to Arthur’s Pass and spend the night at Kennedy Lodge. Please use CMC website to make a booking before the trip ($20). Saturday 17- Early start. We will take the Cons Track and follow the ridge up to Pt1819, then proceed to Mt Cassidy. From there, we’ll continue to Blimit. We’ll drop down to the basin and then to the Temple Basin ski fields, picking up the Temple Basin Track.
Gear required: Stiff boots, crampons, helmet, ice axe, avalanche gear, sleeping bag (for the lodge) Plan B: Will look at another Grade 1 climb
Questions: If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to contact Avely Voore on social media or [email protected]
Resources: Topomap: https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz32170/Mount-Cassidy/Canterbury
ClimbNZ: https://climbnz.org.nz/nz/si/arthurs-pass/mt-cassidy
Fatmap: https://fatmap.com/discover/route/new-zealand/west-coast/alpine-climbing/cassidy-blimit-traverse/2810414
Article: https://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/trip/cassidy-blimit-temple-basin-traverse-arthurs-pass-national-park/
