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Table of contents
- 1. Mount Earnslaw 3 in Area
- 2. Index by grade
1. Mount Earnslaw 3 routes in Area
- Summary:
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All Alpine climbing
Lat / Long: -44.624007, 168.404891
| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
★★★ The Standard Route
access the mountain from what is now the standard approach route through Kea Basin, ascending the Birley Glacier and through Wright Col | {UIAA} 1 | 2800m | |||
| 2 |
The North West Ridge
ascending the north-west ridge of West peak is one of the classic climbs of New Zealand. | 2800m | ||||
| 3 |
Right Next Door to Hell (South Face)
south face of the East Peak, the route goes through the upper section of the bluffs by the top of the couloir. comprises a bottom third of rock buttresses, a middle third of glacier, and a top third of steep snow slopes. Ben Dare finally soloed this route on his 6th visit to the mountain. http://www.mountainz.co.nz/content/article/article.php?article=070910_earnslaw.php&direct=nz FA: Ben Dare, 2011 | 5 | 2800m | |||
2. Index by grade
| Grade | 
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Stars | Name | Style | Pop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ★★★ | The Standard Route | 2800m | ||
| 5 | Right Next Door to Hell (South Face) | 2800m | |||
| The North West Ridge | 2800m |