I won't make Friday unfortunately - but a good trip would be: Start at Ohau (Poads Rd), head up the Ohau river (south branch) and up to Te Matawai Hut Friday afternooon/evening. Then up to Pukematawai, Arete, Dundas and down Triangle Spur to the Mangahao (old track from the bushline). Then its a short walk down to Mangahao flats ...

I'm thinking of heading up to the mountain then too, but am also vehicle deprived... Am keen for a day skiing and a day climbing as I wanna practice all the skills just learnt on Glenn's course! Probably do some more pitch climbing on the pinnacles or perhaps an easy route up Girdlestone (depending on whether go to Whakapapa/Turoa). But ...

Glenns Alpine Course 14-15 July 2007, Basic Ropework

Glenns Alpine Course 14-15 July 2007, Basic Ropework

Glenns Alpine Course 14-15 July 2007, Basic Ropework