I'm thinking of heading to the mountain on Sunday or Monday (more likely) this weekend to ski. If anyone is interested in joining me for the car trip or to ski, let me know: kgiven@xtra.co.nz I'm actually in Levin this weekend but if you didn't have transport, we might be able to organise something. I have a roof rack for skis and plenty of ...

The Darran Mountains Winter Climbing Meet Homer Hut 3rd–12th July 2009   Mt Pembroke (2015m), untouched in winter. Photo: Francesca Eldridge. Here it is. The event of the year. Well, it is if you are the type of ...

Ruapehu Technical Climbing Course 20–21 June 2009 (Backup date: 27–28 June 2009) THis is a realy great course, it is what gave me the confidence to start climbing lots :) I have been on both courses. Definitly go if you are at all keen on climbing big mountains!! :)   ...

A pleasant day on the Gardens

I've got 1-2 spaces in my car leaving to taranaki Friday (Tomorrow) night 7pm (due to friends pulling out) for a super primo cool tramping and socialising trip. Anyone keen at such short notice??? We will be going up to Syme Hut (1966m) -3hr walk uphill, to stay a night (on fantham peak next to the Taranaki peak), and if weather looks good, ...

On snowfields below Mt Axis

Sidling towards Popes Pass

Heading off down to Browning Pass

Andrew McCorrie and Hannah on the ridge between Axis and Harman

Quentin on the summit Arete of Mt Axis