Loveridge Peak, May 2026
On the approach to Loveridge Spur up Baton River
Above the tree line is a steep scrub and tussock scramble. The view here is from about 1350m, looking south to Cowin Spur
At about 1400 the ridgeline is reached as the gradient eases off. This view is north up Loveridge Spur. The summit is not yet visible
A view north to the summit of Loveridge Peak (1,586m), with South Twin at right
A view north beyond the summit to Pt1541 and the main Wharepapa Range stretching east to South Twin. The top of Paddy ridge drops off to the right
There is a more craggy section of Loveridge Spur, with steep cliffs on the east side between the summit and Pt1541
Heading north along Loveridge Spur
Heading north along Loveridge Spur
A view back south down Loveridge Spur to the summit (centre)
On the approach to Pt1541, with South Twin at right
On the approach to Pt1541, with South Twin at right
A view south from Pt1541 along Loveridge Spur (right). Paddy Ridge is distant left
Pt1541 view, with The Twins left, Paddy ridge centre and Loveridge Spur right
A view of Loveridge Spur from the summit (Left), along the steep east-side cliffs leading to Pt1541, viewed from near Pt1476
Looking east along Wharepapa Arthur Range to South Twin and Pt1570 at dusk
About to start the final climb to the 1600m shoulder on South Twin
A dusk view south along Paddy Ridge from the 1600m shoulder
The setting sun and a view west to Wharepapa Arthur Range, with Pt1541 (the top of Loveridge Spur) centre
Dawn at our 1,460m camp spot at the top of Paddy Ridge. Loveridge Peak is at right
Dawn view southeast to the Richmond Range and Kaikouras
Dawn view down Paddy ridge (centre) with Loveridge Peak at right
Sunrise on the karst flanks of South Twin, with Paddy Ridge at right
A morning view down Paddy ridge (centre) on our descent, with Loveridge Peak at right
On Paddy Ridge north of the tree line, looking back to South Twin at right and Loveridge Peak at left. Pt1541 is centre
A view south along Paddy Ridge on the approach to the tree line
Near the southern high point of Paddy Ridge (Pt1463), looking back to The Twins (right), Loveridge Peak (centre) and Wharepapa Arthur Range stretching southwest
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