May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.
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breast hill hike delivers steep terrain, big Lake Hāwea views, and a cozy night at Pakituhi Hut—perfect for a quick, adventurous overnight....
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Remmel Mountain, a determined second attempt via the remote Andrews Creek approach, navigating downed trees, and Class 3 scrambling....
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Mount Murchison climb — river crossings, glacier travel, and the stunning Barker Hut views on a challenging Arthurs Pass adventure....
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Black Cap Mountain – North Cascades climb via Slate Pass and Eureka Creek. Class 2 scramble, stunning views, and lessons from heat and water challenges....
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Mount Potts attempt in Canterbury. A brutal mix of matagouri, spear grass, scree, and snow with stunning views of the Two Thumb Range....
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Mount Annette in Mount Cook National Park offers a rewarding alpine climb via Mueller Hut, with stunning views of Mount Cook national park...
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Climbed Mount Lago and Ptarmigan Peak after a tough return to the North Cascades—chossy ridges, remote lakes, and wild terrain....
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Early-season climb of Osceola Peak and Mount Carru in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness. Snow travel, route-finding, and lessons learned....
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Steep climbs, moody ridges, and loose scree define the Cassidy Blimit Traverse—an off-trail route in Arthur’s Pass National Park....
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Bealey Avalanche Traverse, Arthur's Pass: a challenging hike with unexpectedly tame scrambling. My review of this alpine adventure....
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The Phipps Temple Traverse was my easier objective after retreating from Mount Cook. The climb offered stunning views, but loose rock and exposure made for...
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Mount Philistine is an excellent Grade 1 climb. It should be fun for both experienced climbers and beginners....
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