Trip: Mt Rolleston - 27 September

MOUNT ROLLESTON TRIP. Limited to 5 participants

*Leave Friday evening for Arthur's Pass
*Mt Rolleston Saturday morning

Itinerary: Friday evening - convene at suitable location and car pool to Arthur’s Pass, staying at the club lodge.

Saturday- early start, up Rolleston (route depending on conditions and group capability), down Otira Slide and back to Christchurch if not too late.

Previous experience required: Confidence walking in hard snow in crampons with an ice axe and scrambling on rocky terrain. Grade 2.
NZAC Intermediate Snowcraft or equivalent with lots of experience above the snowline on steep terrain.

Be capable of moving for 8+ hours with minimal stops.

Questions: If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to contact Adam via text, call on 0272004760 or email: QWRhbSAhIGIgISBodW1waHJpZXMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==

Route: https://climbnz.org.nz/nz/si/arthurs-pass/main-divide/mt-rolleston-low-pk

Plan B: If the trip cannot run, Sunday is a back up day or we will look at alternate areas/ objectives as weather permits.

Google form attached with full details including gear required and sign up form

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