Dome (Polar Range)
Dome, also known as The Dome, is a mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
Description
Dome is located northwest of Christchurch in Arthur's Pass National Park in the South Island. It is part of the Polar Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains to the Waimakariri River via Red Beech Stream, Douglas Stream, and Edwards River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Waimakariri River Valley in four kilometres, and above Red Beech Stream in 1.5 kilometres. The nearest higher peak is Mount Wilson, 5.2 kilometres to the north.Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Dome is located in a marine west coast climate zone. Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains, causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.Climbing
Climbing routes:- Via Lower Edwards Valley – J. Gill, R.S. Odell –
- Via Sudden Valley Biv
- Via Lower Waimakariri River
- Mount Wilson–Mount Scott–The Dome Traverse