Ropebrake Pass

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Ropebrake Pass (

84°45′S 173°25′W / 84.750°S 173.417°WCoordinates:

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84°45′S 173°25′W / 84.750°S 173.417°W) is a steep, narrow snow pass between the south end of Gabbro Hills and Mount Llano, permitting passage between the Barrett and Gough Glaciers. So named by the of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) (1963–64) because of the large number of rope brakes used in its crossing.

This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Ropebrake Pass". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)

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