Mount Aurum
Dec 30, 2023
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Date: December 27 - 29, 2023
Location: Richardson Mountains, Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Team: Solo
Field Notes: The Mount Aurum Reserve is stunning and the view from the summit top notch. Archie's Hut is nestled right below Mount Aurum and Bullendale Hut has an open fire place. Once past both huts there is no track. Mount Aurum is a straightforward scramble when following the correct route. Prepare to have wet feet on the approach up Skippers Creek. Vehicle clearance is strongly advised to reach the trailhead.
Mount Aurum & Skippers Creek Route Topo Archie's Hut, Mount Aurum, and Bullendale Hut Route Topo
Skippers Creek Dynamo Hut
Mount Aurum Reserve Skippers Creek Left Branch
Mount Aurum Basin Archie's Hut & Mount Aurum
Archie's Hut Sunset at Aurum Basin
Climbing above Aurum Basin Saddle between Aurum & Pt 1872
My route up the east face The northeast ridge of Aurum
The Richardson Mountains Looking to the Aspiring Region
Stunning views from Mt Aurum Looking back to Aurum Basin
The Prince of Wales Skippers Creek Right Branch
Fire at Bullendale Hut Bullendale Hut & Mount Aurum
Happy days...
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