THE APOGEE

A speedy climb of Mount Tyndall on a breathless day up the West Matukituki.

A day mission to climb the fun slabs on the South West Face of Emily Peak.

A one-day climb of the mighty Mount Earnslaw on a perfect summer day.

One of New Zealand's classic alpine routes with Flora.

An awesome three-day trip to climb some lesser-visited peaks along the Main Divide.

An aborted attempt on Rob Roy that turned into a climb of Homestead Peak.

One of the highlight climbs of the season on the stunning West Ridge of Mount Avalanche.

Fun scrambling on good rock on a solo day out in the Remarkables.

A summer climb to an infrequently visited summit in the Richardson Mountains.

A new route on a new peak in the Southern Richardson Mountains.

An aborted attempt to climb Homestead Peak in Mount Aspiring National Park.

A steep climb of the North West Ridge of Craigroyston Peak with Rob Fraser.

A magical spring trip to climb and ski two peaks in the Richardson Mountains.

An epic single day climb of the South West Face of Mount Brewster with Henry.

Good weather has graced the Southern Alps and ski mountaineering season is finally here.

A mid-winter climb of a beautiful pyramid shaped peak in the southern Humboldt Mountains.

An epic day in the alpine on one of New Zealand's most iconic climbs.

A light and fast attempt on Mount Tyndall.

A late season snow climb of Mount Liverpool from Cascade Saddle.

Climbing two peaks in the Whakaari Conservation Area with a stay in an old miners hut.