Mount Glenmary

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

Description

Mount Glenmary is located west-southwest of Christchurch and set between the Dobson Valley and Hopkins Valley in the South Island. It is the highest peak in the Naumann Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's west slope drains into the Hopkins River and the east slope drains into the Dobson River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Hopkins Valley in three kilometres. The nearest higher peak is Mount Ward, 12 kilometres to the north.

Climbing

Climbing routes with first ascents:

South West Ridge – Scott Gilkison, Ernie Presland, Harry Stevenson –
South East Ridge – Bob Bauld, George Moir, Arch Wiren –
North Face – Ed Glass, Jim McNulty, Ray Slater – All The President's Men – Ross Cullen, Geoff Gabites –
West Face – Paula Macfarlane, Brede Arkless –

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Glenmary 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. This climate supports a glacieret on the southeast slope. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.