Distance: 3.7 km (6.0 DOC hours) - Unmarked route, clear - Moderate terrain
Altitude: 1047m to 2049m. Gain: 14m. Loss: 1016m . Gradient: 16 deg
Skills: Snow / ice (5/7)

Unmarked route, clear (7/9)
Unmarked route, follows obvious geography (river, spur, trail, etc)

Primary, unmapped (2/5)
Route not on maps, but is principal access to hut or along range / catchment

Unknown (difficulty: 0/5)
Not specified

Moderate (difficulty: 3/5)
Low scrub in open or bush / river rocks

Snow / ice (difficulty: 5/7)
Scramble with snow/ice sections, ice axe & crampons required

Unknown (difficulty: 0/6)
Not specified

Unknown (difficulty: 0/7)
Not specified

No description

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

From the rock biv, re-enter the bush and climb through to the tussock proper. Traverse towards the flat area near the tarn and then make a rising traverse under The Buttress. Aim for the low point of the ridge E of pt 2018m. There is a wide ledge on the N side of the ridge from the low point through to snow slopes (depending on season) under the low point SW of Mt McCullaugh. There is one short step at the start of the ledge but otherwise it is easy walking on the ledge. Gain and cross the low point to the flat area at about 2040m.