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| {{Short description|Mountain in New Zealand}} | {{Short description|Mountain in New Zealand}} | ||
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| {{Infobox mountain | {{Infobox mountain | ||
| | name = The Thumbs | | name = The Thumbs | ||
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| | photo_caption = East aspect, centered at top | | photo_caption = East aspect, centered at top | ||
| | elevation_m = 2546 | | elevation_m = 2546 | ||
| | elevation_ref =<ref>, NZTopoMap, Retrieved |
| elevation_ref =<ref>, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 15 December 2024.</ref><ref name=peakbagger>{{cite peakbagger|pid=11736|name=The Thumbs, New Zealand|access-date=15 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
| | prominence_m = 726 | | prominence_m = 726 | ||
| | prominence_ref =<ref name=peakbagger/> | | prominence_ref =<ref name=peakbagger/> | ||
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| | mapframe-zoom = 8 | | mapframe-zoom = 8 | ||
| | mapframe-caption = Interactive map of The Thumbs | | mapframe-caption = Interactive map of The Thumbs | ||
| | topo = NZMS260 I36<ref name=NZGB>, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved |
| topo = NZMS260 I36<ref name=NZGB>, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 15 December 2024.</ref><br />Topo50 BX17 | ||
| | age = | | age = | ||
| | rock = | | rock = | ||
| | easiest_route = South Ridge or North Face<ref>, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved |
| easiest_route = South Ridge or North Face<ref>, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 15 December 2024.</ref> | ||
| | first_ascent = 1922 | | first_ascent = 1922 | ||
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| ==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| The Thumbs is |
The Thumbs is the second-highest peak of the ] which is a subrange of the ]. It is situated {{convert|170.|km|mi}} west of the city of ] and is set within ] in the ] of ]. The mountain is a ], with the south peak being higher.<ref name=peakbagger/> The ] of the true summit was made in February 1922 by Harold (Ned) Porter, Hugh Chambers, and Clive Barker.<ref>''New Zealand Alpine Journal'', Volume 15, New Zealand Alpine Club, 1953, p. 298.</ref> The Lower Thumb did not see a first ascent until 15 years later when a party of Canterbury mountaineers climbed both of the Thumbs.<ref>L. Rodney Hewitt, ''The Mountains of New Zealand'', 1954, p. 75.</ref> The nearest higher peak is Mount Sibbald, 14 km to the west-northwest.<ref name=peakbagger/> Precipitation runoff from the mountain's north and east slopes drains east to the ] via Black Birch Creek, whereas the west slope drains into Two Thumb Stream → North East Gorge Stream → ] → ] → ]. ] is significant as the summit rises {{convert|1440.|m|ft|abbr=off}} above North East Gorge Stream in three kilometres. | ||
| ==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
| Based on the ], The Thumbs is located in a ] (Cfb) climate zone.<ref>, climate-data.org, Retrieved |
Based on the ], The Thumbs is located in a ] (Cfb) climate zone.<ref>, climate-data.org, Retrieved 15 December 2024.</ref> 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.<ref>, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 15 December 2024.</ref> | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| | Center = The Thumbs | | Center = The Thumbs | ||
| | North = Achilles | | North = ] | ||
| | Northeast = Black Mountain Range | | Northeast = Black Mountain Range | ||
| | East = ] | | East = ] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:09, 25 December 2024
Mountain in New Zealand
| The Thumbs | |
|---|---|
 East aspect, centered at top | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,546 m (8,353 ft) |
| Prominence | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Isolation | 14.18 km (8.81 mi) |
| Listing | Highest mountains of New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43°35′35″S 170°43′37″E / 43.59306°S 170.72694°E / -43.59306; 170.72694 |
| Geography | |
.png)  The ThumbsLocation in New Zealand
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| Interactive map of The Thumbs | |
| Location | South Island |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Protected area | Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park |
| Parent range | Southern Alps Two Thumb Range |
| Topo map(s) | NZMS260 I36 Topo50 BX17 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1922 |
| Easiest route | South Ridge or North Face |
The Thumbs is a 2,546-metre-elevation (8,353-foot) mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
Description
The Thumbs is the second-highest peak of the Two Thumb Range which is a subrange of the Southern Alps. It is situated 170 kilometres (106 mi) west of the city of Christchurch and is set within Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park in the Canterbury Region of South Island. The mountain is a double summit, with the south peak being higher. The first ascent of the true summit was made in February 1922 by Harold (Ned) Porter, Hugh Chambers, and Clive Barker. The Lower Thumb did not see a first ascent until 15 years later when a party of Canterbury mountaineers climbed both of the Thumbs. The nearest higher peak is Mount Sibbald, 14 km to the west-northwest. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's north and east slopes drains east to the Rangitata River via Black Birch Creek, whereas the west slope drains into Two Thumb Stream → North East Gorge Stream → Macaulay River → Godley River → Lake Tekapo. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,440 metres (4,724 feet) above North East Gorge Stream in three kilometres.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, The Thumbs is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone. Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upward by the mountains (orographic lift), 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.
See also
References
- The Thumbs, Canterbury, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "The Thumbs, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- The Thumbs, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- The Thumbs, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- New Zealand Alpine Journal, Volume 15, New Zealand Alpine Club, 1953, p. 298.
- L. Rodney Hewitt, The Mountains of New Zealand, 1954, p. 75.
- Christchurch Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 15 December 2024.
External links
- The Thumbs (photo): Climbnz.org
- The Thumbs: weather
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