Mount Gizeh


Mount Gizeh is a mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.

Description

Mount Gizeh is located northwest of Christchurch in Arthur's Pass National Park. It is part of the Black Range of the Southern Alps in the South Island. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's northeast slope drains to the Anti Crow River, whereas all other slopes drain into the Avoca River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Avoca Valley in two kilometres. The nearest higher peak is Mount Greenlaw, 2.38 kilometres to the west-northwest. "Gizeh" is an older, French-based transliteration of the Arabic name for the city of Giza, home to the Giza pyramid complex which includes the Great Sphinx of Giza. Sphinx Saddle is the official name of the pass to the east of Mount Gizeh.

Climbing

The first ascent of the summit was made on 19 April 1930 by R.E. Clark, John Pascoe, and A.G. Flower via the Anti Crow River.
Climbing routes:
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Gizeh 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 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.