This is a straightforward scramble yet on our first attempt on September 20, 2003 we were stopped at the crux because it was buried under snow. More intimidating was the steep, snow-covered slope below it. If we were to slip while trying to scramble up the crux, we would probably slide down the mountainside. We were forced to turn back 40 m from the summit.

Having underestimated this "easy scramble" we decided to return when the mountain was in optimum conditions. Not surprising, in dry conditions it's an easy scramble. Although the scrambling is uninspiring, Mount Field does offer some fine views.

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