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Leader: Brian Lambourne 24 September 2026 Outlook Ridge

Co-leader: Stefan Braun.

The party of 7 met at the shark spotters’ hut on Elsie’s Peak at 8 am and walked towards Outlook Ridge, where everyone put on climbing harnesses (two of which were Whillans harnesses).

After an exposed scramble, a rope was used for the 30-metre ascent to the exposed traverse.

Packs were passed through the cave at the end of the traverse.

The rope was again used for a short, tricky, exposed move, whereafter the party scrambled to the summit.

After a short lunch break, the party followed the path back to the shark spotters’ hut, which was reached at 1.30 pm.

Photos: John Gilberg, Margaret Möller, and Stefan Braun.

Christo Steyn
Christo Steyn

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