going gets a little easier). When climbing the vegetated slope it is important to keep to the highest ground, and once clear of the trees keep towards the edge of a huge scree gut dropping into Wall Creek. This spur merges with the South Ridge of the mountain, climbing in a series of steep rock steps to the summit. Generally the rock is good, however in winter it does tend to glaze up, or be plastered in loose snow. From the summit it is an easy ridge traverse around to the Broken River ski-field tows. (Grade. 1+)

13.17 MT WALL (1874m) is reached from either MT COCKAYNE (1874m) or NERVOUS KNOB (1820m) on straightforward ridge traverses. (Grade. 1) It may also be climbed via the huge avalanche chute that ascends from near the Broken River tractor shed, then onto a steep ridge to the summit. Alternatively it is gained from the lodges of Broken River ski-field by ascending the North Spur by sidling around the edge of the bushline to the west. (Grade. 1+)

13.18 NERVOUS KNOB (1820m) is easily reached via any scree slope leading up from the lodges at Broken River ski-field. (Grade. 1-)

TORLESSE RANGE PEAKS

13.19 CASTLE HILL PEAK (1998m) is easily reached along the broad back of the Torlesse Range from Porter’s Pass (939m) via FOGGY PEAK (1733m). Excellent views are obtained over the Canterbury Plains from the summit (stapled with old trig stations). Avalanche risk can exist on the final approach ridge and basins. Beyond the summit the terrain becomes very craggy towards the "Torlesse Gap". (Grade. 1-)

13.20 FOGGY PEAK (1733m) is normally climbed direct from Porter’s Pass (939m) via the aptly named Foggy Peak Ridge. This area is popular with XC skiers in winter because of its "rolling" nature. It is usual to continue following the Torlesse Range to CASTLE HILL PEAK (1998m). (Grade. 1-)

13.21 MT PLENTLY (1459m) is best climbed from Dry Creek bridge on the Highway 73 via the Southwest Ridge. It is very worthwhile to continue on to CASTLE HILL PEAK (1998m) via the easy joining ridge to the Torlesse Range, enjoying “vegetable sheep” (massive cushion daisies) along the way. Return via the ridge that forms the southern escarpment of Dry Creek back to Highway 73 (keep hard true right as you traverse the ridge). (Grade. 1-)