The mountain's toponym honours Freda Du Faur (1882–1935), an Australian mountaineer who made the first ascent of this peak on 25 February 1912 with guide Peter Graham.[3] She is best known as the first woman to climb New Zealand's tallest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook. She is credited with making numerous first ascents in this area including Mount Sealy, Mount Chudleigh, and Mount Dampier among others. Du Faur was a leading amateur climber of her day and she was the first female high mountaineer known to be active in New Zealand, although she never lived there.
Standard Route – Freda Du Faur, Peter Graham – (1912)
West Ridge – Kieran Parsons, Pat Brownlie – (2014)
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Du Faur Peak is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone, with a tundra climate at the summit.[4] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upward by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. This climate supports the Stewart Glacier and glacierets on this mountain's slopes. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.[5]
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