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Mt Aspiring difficulty question 9-May-2012 At 2:02:28 PM sleake

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Nothing of any real difficulty really - moderate daggering up the ramp and from there it is a walk. It has been skied a bunch of times.........

However - It is difficult to really use a rope on the ramp with much effectivness, even with 4 snow stakes you will still go for a massive ride, not much fun. Some rock gear is possible on the butresses above the ramp as you climb past them, a few pins etc.

Then coming down during slushy warmth would be pretty horrible if you took yourt] time, (CLIMB IT REAL FAST!!!!!!) and has caused a few fatalities over the years - dont have a rope on with no gear!

I would reccomend you both get confident on that type of terrain - then just set out intending to solo the whole route, but being prepared to put the rope on if need be.

As for the guiding angle......... tough call - you will be juggling many many factors as the 'leader' - i reckon keep it even and call it a day when either of you get too sketched out.