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| ==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| Mount Loughnan is situated on the crest of the ] and on the northern boundary of ]. It is located {{convert|190.|km|mi}} west of the city of ] and set on the common boundary shared by the ] and ]s of ]. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into the ] and east to the ]. ] is significant as the summit rises {{convert|2000.|m|ft|abbr=off}} above the Butler River in three kilometres. The ] of the summit was made on 29 December 1935 by J. Shanks, D.A. Carty, H. Smith, and L. Dumbleton via the Grey Glacier and North East Ridge.<ref name=climbnz>, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 22 December 2024.</ref> The nearest higher peak is Mount Moffat, three kilometres to the south-southwest.<ref name=peakbagger/> | Mount Loughnan is situated on the crest of the ] and on the northern boundary of ]. It is located {{convert|190.|km|mi}} west of the city of ] and set on the common boundary shared by the ] and ]s of ]. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into the ] and east to the ]. ] is significant as the summit rises {{convert|2000.|m|ft|abbr=off}} above the Butler River in three kilometres. The ] of the summit was made on 29 December 1935 by J. Shanks, D.A. Carty, H. Smith, and L. Dumbleton via the Grey Glacier and North East Ridge.<ref name=climbnz>, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 22 December 2024.</ref> The nearest higher peak is ], three kilometres to the south-southwest.<ref name=peakbagger/> | ||
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| ==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
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Based on the ], Mount Loughnan is located in a ] (Cfb) climate zone, with a ] at the summit.<ref>, climate-data.org, Retrieved 22 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. This climate supports the Grey and Nansen glaciers on this mountain's slopes. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.<ref>, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 22 December 2024.</ref> | ||
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Mountain in New Zealand
| Mount Loughnan | |
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 South aspect, with Grey Glacier | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,590 m (8,497 ft) |
| Prominence | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Isolation | 3.42 km (2.13 mi) |
| Listing | Highest mountains of New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43°26′03″S 170°28′32″E / 43.43417°S 170.47556°E / -43.43417; 170.47556 |
| Geography | |
.png)  Mount LoughnanLocation in New Zealand
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| Interactive map of Mount Loughnan | |
| Location | South Island |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury / West Coast |
| Protected area | Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park |
| Parent range | Southern Alps |
| Topo map(s) | NZMS260 I35 Topo50 BX16 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1935 |
Mount Loughnan is a 2,590-metre-elevation (8,497-foot) mountain in New Zealand.
Description
Mount Loughnan is situated on the crest of the Southern Alps and on the northern boundary of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. It is located 190 kilometres (118 mi) west of the city of Christchurch and set on the common boundary shared by the Canterbury and West Coast Regions of South Island. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into the Butler River and east to the Godley River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 2,000 metres (6,562 feet) above the Butler River in three kilometres. The first ascent of the summit was made on 29 December 1935 by J. Shanks, D.A. Carty, H. Smith, and L. Dumbleton via the Grey Glacier and North East Ridge. The nearest higher peak is Mount Moffat, three kilometres to the south-southwest.
Climbing
Climbing routes on Mount Loughnan:
- Grey Glacier – J. Shanks, D.A. Carty, H. Smith, L. Dumbleton – (1935)
- South Ridge – John Harrison, B.H. (Snow) Williams, Laurie Osborne, Bruce Waterhouse – (1954)
- North West Flank – Don French, Paul Richardson – (1982)
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Loughnan is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone, with a tundra 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 (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. This climate supports the Grey and Nansen glaciers on this mountain's slopes. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.
See also
References
- Mount Loughnan, Canterbury, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "Mount Loughnan, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- Mount Loughnan, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ Mt Loughnan, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- Christchurch Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 22 December 2024.
External links
- Mount Loughnan: weather
- Mount Loughnan: Climbnz.org
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