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Cass Valley Ski Tour: Heli, Whisky, Hot Tub
The skiing expedition involved a heli bump to the Whiskey Bar, followed by ski touring to O’Leary’s Hut. Over six nights, the group enjoyed skiing, good food, and quality time together. Notable moments included a challenging first day climb, a hot tub filled manually, and perfect corn snow for skiing.
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Tongariro Full Moon
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing offers a challenging night walk experience under the full moon. We had breathtaking views, navigated snow slopes, and celebrated a stunning sunrise after a night of walking in the moon light. Despite challenging winds and fatigue, we had magical moments of moonlight illuminating the mountain landscape.
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The Symphony That Wasn’t
The anticipated “Symphony on Skis” trip was stoped by severe weather, prompting a shift to the Two Thumb Range for skiing. Despite the disappointment, we focused on essential skills and exploring new terrain. Highlights included sheltered bowls and fun runs.
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Adventuring with my daughter
Late June: My middle daughter Rose came home from Otago for mid-year break, we planned to go on a tramp together. Over the years we’ve done a lot of family tramping, starting when the kids were really small. We were very lucky to have a father-in-law who’s a very keen outdoor person who would often…
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North of Dundas, Back Again
A three-day Tararua loop from Holdsworth via Tarn Ridge and the Valleys — long days, small decisions, and a return to the mountains.
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The trip report you never want to write
Arthur Range, Kahurangi National Park Our friend Peter shared his photos from his last sections of the Arthur Range in Kahurangi. Over a number of trips he had tramped the whole ridgeline from Mt Campbell in the north, over Crusader, Mt Arthur, the Twins, Baton Saddle, Sodom, Gormorrah and Mt Patriarch, about 100 kilometres of…