Beanie Grant trip to learn mountaineering skills in New Zealand
COURSE DAY 7 – planning for the mountains
It was decided that the most valuable way to spend the final day of the course was for our instructors … Read More
Course Day 5 – Poor Weather and Cabin Fever
There was no need for an early start on Friday 20 Dec. This was day 5 of the course and … Read More
Course Day 4: Crampon technique, Self-Arrest and Anchors
With a reasonable window of weather forecast for the morning, we were up before the sun and set out early … Read More
White(out) Christmas in Mt Aspiring
Written by Maria Lastra Cagigas, ft. Jenny, Maria, Henry, Ash – 25/12/2019 It’s 1 am on Christmas day when my … Read More
CHRISTMAS ON MOUNT AVALANCHE
At 2 am on Christmas morning Jeff and I woke up to get ready to climb Mount Avalanche, one of … Read More
French Ridge Hut
Hike up to French Ridge Hut – 23rd December 2019 French Ridge Hut. Elevation gain: 950m. Distance walked: 18km. Hard? … Read More
MOUNT EDGAR THOMSON
Although less technical than some of our other peaks, Mount Edgar Thomson was one of the most physically demanding summit … Read More
THE GRAND TRAVERSE
“I’M SAFE! TAKE ME OFF BELAY!” “TAKING YOU OFF BELAY!” “YOU ARE OFF BELAY!” “THANKS!” “THATS ME!” “YOU ARE ON … Read More
Blue Lake Take Two
The snow weekend over the 6th – 8th of September had left us feeling inspired but hungry for more. Over … Read More