The Darrens – Climbing Mt Talbot
Following our trip to Mt Brewster Jenny, Maria, Ash and myself (Henry) spent several hours debating our next destination. All … Read More
Mt Brewster
The group reunited in Wanaka and immediately said goodbye to Stephen, Brendon, Matt and Jeffrey. That left Maria, Henry, Jenny … Read More
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