Section Event
Mt Wakefield
Saturday, November 25 2023 — Sunday, November 26 2023
| The Basics | |||
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| Event type: | Mountaineering | ||
| Start date: | Saturday, November 25 2023 | ||
| End Date: | Sunday, November 26 2023 | ||
| Registration cut-off | Monday, November 20 2023 2:00 PM | ||
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| Cost | Shared fuel + Unwin accomodation (in case of bad weather) | ||
| Participant Information | |||
| Who's invited | Members and guests | ||
| Attendee screening | Attendees are pre-screened | ||
| Maximum number of participants | 10 | ||
| Total number registered | 12 | ||
| Who's registered | You must be logged in to view participant list | ||
Description
Mt Wakefield is a grade 1 climb in the Mt Cook range. A good level of fitness is required.
Plan A is to travel to
Mt Cook on Saturday morning and walk into campsite in the afternoon at
about 1650m. We will climb Wakefield on Sunday then drive home in the
evening. Plan B is to stay in Mt Cook village (e.g. Unwin Lodge) and climb Wakefield in a single push if weather conditions are poor.
Experience with ice axe and crampons (snowcraft 1 or equivalent) required.
Getting There
Ride sharing.What to Expect
A big day out with magic views of the Hooker and Tasman valleys and Mt Sefton.Possible Hazards
Weather conditions deteriorating, avalanches.
Risk to be assessed on Wednesday 22 before finalising the game plan.
Gear
Overnight gear (tent, sleeping bag, stove etc), helmet, crampons, ice axe.
Dress code: bright-coloured tops are highly appreciated by your trip leader/photographer.
Registration
Click the button below to be taken to the sign-up form. If attendees are not screened, then you will be automatically added to the participant list.
For screened events, the trip leader may contact you for further information about your experience and skills.
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