Distance: 12.8 km (11.0 DOC hours) - Unmarked route, clear - Moderate terrain
Altitude: 1175m to 2136m. Gain: 1820m. Loss: 1607m . Gradient: 16 deg (Steep)
Skills: Prolonged scrambles (4/7) Winter - Iceaxe/crampons (4/7)

Unmarked route, clear (7/9)
Unmarked route, follows obvious geography (river, spur, trail, etc)

Secondary, unmapped (4/5)
Route not on maps, an alternative recognised access to hut or along range / catchment

Steep (difficulty: 5/5)
Steep climbs of >1000m

Moderate (difficulty: 3/5)
Low scrub in open or bush / river rocks

Prolonged scrambles (difficulty: 4/7)
Scramble, frequently on exposed ridges, spurs, faces

None (difficulty: 1/6)
No unbridged river crossings

Iceaxe/crampons (difficulty: 4/7)
Ice axe and crampons required in winter

Some permanent ice and snow mean crampons and ice axe recommended for many times of year.

Suggest Avoiding the razorback at 1643, it's slow and exposed, Easy bench on north leads to ridge. Notch between 1974 and 2001 has high exposure and weetbix rock, a rope may be wanted. Good rock on ridge proper but steep.
Small Cairn at saddle before 2084 shows correct (steep) descent path. Again poor rock, a rope would provide security.
Saddle before 1620 easier on Eastern side (cairn built)
Allow plenty of time. Total ascent/decent 1800m.

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

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