Jagged Peak


Jagged Peak is a mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.

Description

Jagged Peak is located west of Christchurch on the South Island. It is set in the Arrowsmith Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's northwest slope drains into the headwaters of the Lawrence River, the northeast slope drains to the Rakaia River via Jagged Stream, and the south slope drains into the headwaters of the Cameron River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Lawrence Glacier in one kilometre, and above the Cameron Glacier in 0.5 kilometre. The nearest higher peak is Mount Arrowsmith, three kilometres to the southwest.

Climbing

Climbing routes with the first ascents:
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Jagged Peak is located in a marine west coast climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate at the summit. Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upward by the mountains, causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. This climate supports the Jagged, Lawrence, and Cameron glaciers surrounding the peak. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.