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Like you guys, I find the (traditional) pursuit a fantastic, multi-functional pack. I have a few modifications on mine to make it cope better in...
New route on Hidden (Balfour) face of Rarakiroa Mt Tasman. [IMG] Richard reaching some easier angled ground at the top of pitch 5 & at the summit...
I have not read the Coroner's Report on this accident; however, responding to this avalanche and the difficulty for a SAR team of probing very...
Breakfast at the airport en route to summer & seven weeks hanging around the southern alps...pretty easy to enjoy that.
Phenomenal couple of trips (with a bit of ice-climbing snuck in during the first week as well). Expecting similar plans next year, so start...
I don't own any down clothing - haven't done in years. Australia & NZ just aren't very cold & it is even more limited if you want to climb....
Had a fantastic week cruising around the Grand Plateau teaching basic guiding skills & assessing amateur mountaineering skills. Aoraki East Face...
[IMG] [IMG] This one I really like bc Mitch was so excited about the huge progression of his skiing (Murchison Headwall). [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
The knowledge & processes underpinning decision making as a guide (climbing or skiing) should be the same getting used as a competent amateur....
Thanks for posting. This is a really nice summary of a consistent, methodical approach. I'd particularly emphasise the importance of having an...
A few days on holidays with Dale back up the Tasman Saddle area. [IMG] Dale in the Backbasins below Hochstetter Dome. [IMG] Skinning up the Dome...
The buses from Bright work pretty well. The schedule for the last couple of years has been: Depart Bright 0700 Saturday Arrive Hotham 0830. Depart...
I ski old Volkl Nanuqs with the awesome polar bear graphic. Most people assumed I bought the ski because of the graphic, but it was also the fact...
Out from a few days around the upper Tasman. [IMG] Skiing off Hochstetter (sp?) Dome [IMG] Down through the canyonlands [IMG] Murchison...
Great looking trip & photos. Thanks for posting.
Fixed rope & freshly cut steps to the toilet & a pee bucket in the foyer - it is full service guiding & non-stop glamour in the southern alps... I...
Just out briefly from a few hectic fun days at Pioneer Hut. [IMG] [IMG] View into the Tasman from Governor Col on the divide. [IMG] Just...
On the other hand, it was pretty hard to imagine a nicer spring day as we stopped for lunch on warm granite boulders[IMG] A couple of laps on a...
You don't get to make that many turns on this trip, so better add this photo (taken by Dan) of coming down the spur [IMG] The BHP really do feel...
We stayed at Bright Velo - super value & convenient (although slightly reminiscent of being on school camp) & they do a really nice breakfast...
