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Structured overview
Route summary
Kaimakamaka is described as a peak with rocky knuckles and steep parallel couloirs.
Irishman Stream and the drainage east of point 2392 provide good intermediate terrain.
The Irishman Stream headwall and the south face of Kaimakamaka offer steeper ski-mountaineering lines around 45-50 degrees.
The original party toured around Irishman Stream, crossed toward point 2392, and skied from the summit of Kaimakamaka Peak.
Access notes
The original report used a quick helicopter flight from Glentanner to a landing site south of point 2392.
Mobile coverage is reported as good across most of the area, making pickup coordination feasible.
A ski/walk out is possible down the valley east of point 2392 to a 4WD track and road.
Safety notes
The area is heavily wind affected; expect wind-affected snow unless conditions align well.
Some couloirs include rock steps that may require rappels and should be treated as ski-mountaineering terrain.
The ski/walk exit valley east of point 2392 chokes around 1600 m and has bluffs; the original author suggests the true-right line for a section near 40 degrees.