Gendarme and Trooper Pks east ridge attempt

August 22nd 2026

Event Details

  • Date
  • Spots 10
  • Member cost Free
  • Destination Callaghan Valley
  • Categories ,
  • Difficulty Difficult
  • Attendee screening Attendees are Pre-Screened - The Trip Leader will review your background and contact you before accepting you on the trip. You will get a confirmation that your sign-up is pending right away.
    That doesn't mean that you are confirmed to go on the trip yet. If you are accepted, you should receive an email from the coordinator to confirm your sign-up and coordinate the trip's details.

Description

Exploratory attempt to climb Gendarme 2331m and Trooper 2326m Peaks via Conflict Lk trail and their east ridges.  Approx 1600m gain, and 23k.  Rugged travel with thick bush, creek crossings, scrambling, glacial terrain, and possibly some glacier travel.  Hazards include rockfall, lots of loose scree, and sand on cement like glacial moraine and polished rocks.  Required gear is: ice axe, crampons, headlight, and enough clothes to survive a night out (in case of an accident).

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