Mount William Grant


Mount William Grant is a mountain in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Description

Mount William Grant is the highest point in the Gamack Range of the Southern Alps, and it is located 17 kilometres east of Mount Cook Village in the Canterbury Region of the South Island. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains into tributaries of the Jollie River. Topographic relief is significant as the south face rises in one kilometre. The nearest higher peak is Abbess, four kilometres to the northwest. This mountain's toponym was applied by Thomas Burnett to honour William Grant, New Zealand shepherd, livestock dealer, and landowner. This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount William Grant 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. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.

Climbing

Climbing routes with first ascents: