Mount Cheeseman, Mountain summit in Canterbury Region, New Zealand.
Mount Cheeseman rises to an elevation of 2031 meters, featuring a network of tussock slopes, ledges, scree slopes, and occasional snow patches.
The mountain bears the name of Thomas Frederic Cheeseman, a renowned botanist and curator of Auckland Museum who received the prestigious Linnean Medal.
The surrounding area includes Castle Hill with its limestone formations, where ancient Maori signs indicate the historical significance of this mountain region.
The primary climbing route spans 27.7 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1631 meters, requiring approximately 12 hours to complete the ascent.
The mountain's south-east-facing basin contains two T-bar lifts and a learner tow, serving a ski field with runs distributed across different difficulty levels.
GPS coordinates: -43.16945,171.64330
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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