1 2 3 Details Height : 3724m Trip Duration : 6 – 8 Days Trip Difficulty : Mt Cook Grade 3+ Normal Climbing Duration : 15 – 22 hours Normal Climbing Season : November – February Other Peaks Nearby : Anzac’s and Mt Dixon Accomodation : Plateau Hut Access : Helicopter / Foot Exit : […]
For the last 6 days I’ve been hanging out with John Holdsworth up at the head of the Tasman Glacier in Mt Cook National Park. John is a visiting Brit with a great sense of humor which “occasionally” turns into sarcasm and dry wit – basically a pretty fun chap to hang out with for […]
The SW Ridge – Mt Aspiring The SW ridge is a classic snaking feature that leads directly to the summit of Mt Aspiring (3033m). The route follows the line between the West Face and the steep South Face and is clearly visible from areas around Wanaka. The crux of the route is just below the […]
Things don’t always go to plan ….. I met up with Craig at the Adventure Consultant office in Wanaka. He’s fresh off the plane from Sydney and keen to get out into the the hills for a skills update and to try to sneak in an ascent of Mt Aspiring. The only problem we have […]