10.2 MTS WILSON (2035m) and SCOTT (2009m) on the Polar Range, can be climbed via Sudden Valley Stream by ascending the long ridge behind Hawdon Hut. Reaching the 1794m point, follow the Northwest Spur for 800m, climbing over several very exposed gendarmes to reach the long scree slope into the head of Sudden Valley. From here both peaks may be reached via the scree / snow gully between them. Allow 110% of all daylight hours if you intend returning to the Hawdon Valley. (Grade. 2-)

10.3 MT VALIANT (1847m) and SMOOTH PEAK (1710m) can be climbed from the East Branch of the Hawdon River. From the Hawdon Biv follow the spur at the confluence of the streams until clear of the small gorge, then sidle towards the saddle at the head of the valley between the peaks. A return trip from SMOOTH PEAK can be made to the junction of the East Hawdon with the main valley over three higher unnamed peaks. (Grade. 1+)

10.4 MT HUNT ( 1825m) is a long climb north along the Main Divide from Walker Pass up rocky gullies and over outcrops. Gendarmes may be turned on the western side. First ascent by D. Brough and J.P. Wilson, December 1930. (Grade. 1+)

10.5 MT HUNT (1825m) and RUGGED PEAK (1678m) are climbed from Trudge Col at the head of the Hawdon Valley. (Grade. 1+)

A traverse between RUGGED and SMOOTH PEAKS includes a steep gap in the ridge. (Grade.2-)

SUDDEN VALLEY BIV AREA

10.6 THE DOME (1938m) may be gained by ascending the vegetated ridge behind the Sudden Valley Biv, turning northwest to avoid steepening broken slopes. Once the main ridge is reached, it is a relatively easy traverse along it's back (most annoyances can be turned on the East Edwards side) to attain the final climb up onto THE DOME. This route though high, may also be used to return to the lower Edwards River (summer only) joining (route 9.9). (Grade. 1+)