The Marquee is a 2,421-metre-elevation (7,943-foot) mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.

Description

The Marquee is located 122 kilometres (76 mi) west of Christchurch in the South Island. It is set in the Arrowsmith Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's north and east slopes drains into tributaries of the Rakaia River, whereas the south and west slopes drain into tributaries of the Cameron River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 420 metres (1,378 feet) above the south slope in one-half kilometre. The nearest higher peak is Jagged Peak, three kilometres to the west-northwest.[2] In British English "marquee" refers more generally to a large tent, usually for social uses. The New Zealand mountaineer Rex Hall Booth (1893–1967) applied the name to complement the mountain immediately west, Tent Peak (2,448 m).[3] The mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board.[3]

Climbing

Climbing routes with first ascents:[4]

  • South Ridge – William McBeth, Rex Booth, Walter Baker, Charles Hilgendorf, Roy Twyneham – (1930s)[6]
  • North West Ridge – Dave Hall, Thomas Scott, Keith Russell, Melville Glasgow – (1950)
  • West Face – FA unknown

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, The Marquee is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit.[7] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.[8]

Climate data for Upper Rakaia, elevation 1,752 m (5,748 ft), (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 11.0
(51.8) 		11.4
(52.5) 		10.0
(50.0) 		7.4
(45.3) 		5.1
(41.2) 		3.3
(37.9) 		2.2
(36.0) 		2.8
(37.0) 		3.8
(38.8) 		5.1
(41.2) 		6.6
(43.9) 		9.0
(48.2) 		6.5
(43.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 7.4
(45.3) 		7.9
(46.2) 		6.5
(43.7) 		4.0
(39.2) 		2.0
(35.6) 		−0.1
(31.8) 		−1.3
(29.7) 		−0.9
(30.4) 		0.0
(32.0) 		1.5
(34.7) 		3.1
(37.6) 		5.6
(42.1) 		3.0
(37.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 3.8
(38.8) 		4.4
(39.9) 		3.0
(37.4) 		0.5
(32.9) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		−3.5
(25.7) 		−4.8
(23.4) 		−4.6
(23.7) 		−3.7
(25.3) 		−2.1
(28.2) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		2.1
(35.8) 		−0.5
(31.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 285.4
(11.24) 		183.9
(7.24) 		177.2
(6.98) 		215.1
(8.47) 		218.8
(8.61) 		131.3
(5.17) 		87.0
(3.43) 		91.1
(3.59) 		143.4
(5.65) 		206.6
(8.13) 		216.9
(8.54) 		244.3
(9.62) 		2,201
(86.67)
Source: CliFlo[9]
  • The Marquee to left, Jagged Peak (centre), North Peak (2,628m) to right
    The Marquee to left, Jagged Peak (centre), North Peak (2,628m) to right
  • Arrowsmith Range from southwest, The Marquee on skyline to right
    Arrowsmith Range from southwest, The Marquee on skyline to right

See also

References

  1. ^ a b The Marquee, Canterbury, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "The Marquee, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b c The Marquee, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b c The Marquee, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b Geological Map of New Zealand, GNS Science geological web map application, Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  6. ^ a b Booth, R H, active 1930s, New Zealand National Library, natlib.govt.nz, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  7. ^ Christchurch Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  8. ^ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  9. ^ "CliFlo – National Climate Database : Upper Rakaia Ews". NIWA. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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