Intro: A social trip for anyone comfortable climbing grade 2 or higher. If you do not have a partner, we will look to pair people up. We will be camping overnight above Temple Basin to enjoy two full days of climbing.
Leader: Byron Harvey
Date: Friday 2nd August – Sunday 4th August
Itinerary: Depart Christchurch from Yaldhurst Mcdonalds at 6pm on Friday and head up to Kennedy lodge. Early Saturday (3am) we head up to Temple Basin and climb all day. We will bring shared food and drink to socialise on Saturday night while camping (away from the ski field). We may look at getting everyone to contribute some cash ($25) for shared food.
Previous experience required: Confidence using ice axe and crampons, avalanche awareness, navigation, etc. Comfortable grade 2 climbing.
Gear required: Must have 2 axes, crampons, rigid boots, helmet, transceiver, harness and share a rope, snow stakes and other trad gear. Bivvy / camping gear.
Questions: If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to contact Bryon Harvey or [email protected]
