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West ridge

Arête W

Mount Brewster · 2516 m · Young Range · New Zealand
Orientation
W
Engagement
IV
Equipment
P4
Free climbing
4a

From Brewster refuge follow the path that goes toward Mount Amstrong then halfway along traverse the slopes on the left to reach the glacier. Cairned but not so obvious at night.

Cross the glacier in its entirety then follow the west ridge to the summit.

Gear

Gear to set up an abalakov, in case the slopes are iced up.

Remarks

Many possible alternatives, of traverses.

Depending on the season, snow-covered or rocky ridge, somewhat mixed.

Route history

Mick Bowie, H.G. Courtney, 1934.

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    Mount Brewster
    Mount Brewster Leigh Blackall from Canberra, Australia / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons

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