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Mount Arjuna

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Mount Arjuna

The namesake peak of this area, the elevation is moderate compared to other mountains. However precipitous walls on all sides rear up between the ridges that offer the only “easy” ways up to the summit. Two obvious routes exist to the top, the NW Ridge shown here in red is the only known route at this time.

The other two routes (S. Ridge and NE Ridge) are believed to be unclimbed based on what we found during our 5 days in the area. 

Getting There

Visible from the Nusatsum FSR, Mt. Arjuna can accessed on foot from about km20 but the bugs, bears and bush would steer most to a heli drop in.

Routes from Left to Right

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
NE Ridge
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
NW Ridge
Trad, Alpine 3 pitches
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
 1
South Ridge
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
NE Ridge
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
NW Ridge
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 3 pitches
South Ridge
 1
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c Trad, Alpine

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Mt. Arjuna, NW Ridge in red, NE ridge on left
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Drew Brayshaw
Chilliwack, BC
[Hide Comment] 1960s mountaineering in the area is described in a manuscript called "Bella Coola Symphony" which you can find in a couple places online if you look hard enough. Jan 9, 2024