Category: Alpine
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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…
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Turks 2025: Five Days on the Mahu Whenua Traverse
The Mahu Whenua Traverse offers a thrilling five-day ski tour through Otago’s remote ranges. Highlights include cozy stays in well-equipped Turk huts, stunning blue skies, exhilarating powder runs, and challenging technical sections. The journey celebrates camaraderie and the beauty of nature, culminating in a memorable endpoint with a friendly pickup. This experience reaffirms the joy…
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Ski Touring Two Thumb Range Rex Simpson Hut
Four friends embarked on a challenging ski trip to Rex Simpson Hut, facing difficult snow conditions during an 11-hour journey. They enjoyed scenic views of the Southern Alps, shared delicious food, and created lasting memories through teamwork and perseverance. Ultimately, the trip highlighted the joy of shared adventures in the mountains.
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Snow, Moonlight, and Madness: A Southern Crossing to Remember
In a recent newsletter, Andy Carruthers recounts an adventurous winter mission with friend Marta Zanetti across New Zealand’s Southern Crossing. They encounter challenging snowy conditions and stunning lunar views, ultimately finding joy in the harsh beauty of nature. Their experience emphasizes the thrill of adventure amid cold, discomfort, and breathtaking landscapes.
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Three Peaks Traverse: A 16-Hour Adventure in Tongariro National Park
Some trips come together perfectly, and some are the result of a change in plans. Our adventure in Tongariro National Park was the latter. Originally, we had our sights set on the Kaikoura Range, but the weather had other ideas. Instead, Paul, Marta and I decided to take on a three peaks traverse of Ruapehu,…
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Tongariro Full Moon
We planned an Alpine Club Trip to do the Tongariro Crossing under the full moon. A few years before we managed to score a perfect clear night and some snow cover on this route. The forecast was looking ok, a bit of cloud hopefully it would clear. We ate fabulous curry rolls in Bulls and…
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Ski Touring Glenmore Station
Tucked away in New Zealand’s South Island, Glenmore Station lies between the Aoraki Mt Cook and the crystal waters of Lake Tekapo. In winter, the Cass Valley becomes a pristine, snow-covered playground, offering ski touring routes that combine adventure, challenge, and breathtaking scenery. For over a century, Glenmore Station has been in the care of…
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Lost in the Arrowsmith’s: South Canterbury Adventure
It’s Sunday afternoon, I’m halfway down a remote south Canterbury valley and I can’t find my friends Marta and Paul. I yell at the top of my voice, blow my whistle and scan the rugged river and dense scrub. My heart rate jumps what do I do now? Planning for this trip had been a…
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Matterhorn of the South: Mt Aspiring Tititea🏔️✨
It was 7pm, we were descending from the summit of Mt Aspiring Tititea. The day had been a perfect summit day except for the moments where I was scared 😱 I don’t go adventuring to get scared, I love the challenge of rough wild terrain, long days, uncertain weather and exploring new backcountry. The fear…
