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![Lorn Peak](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_ca4312a1e57d4cf6944be32f40248d7c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_ca4312a1e57d4cf6944be32f40248d7c~mv2.webp)
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![Johansen Peak, Barrier Range](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_fb0a4e73dcba48cab3693e4f16f95b14~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_fb0a4e73dcba48cab3693e4f16f95b14~mv2.webp)
Jan 5, 2024
Johansen Peak, Barrier Range
A climb of Johansen Peak in the remote and wildly beautiful Barrier Range.
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![Mount Aurum](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_0e0bf0e15f234f27b00388c072bb90d4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_0e0bf0e15f234f27b00388c072bb90d4~mv2.webp)
Dec 30, 2023
Mount Aurum
Three days in the stunning Mount Aurum Reserve with a beautiful summit.
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Dec 23, 2023
Toaroha Range
A stunning 5-day traverse of the Toaroha Range in the wild and rugged mountains of the West Coast.
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Dec 15, 2023
Breast Peak, Breast Hill
A quick overnighter to visit Pakituhi Hut and summit two peaks above Lake Hāwea.
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![Mount White](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_f2e49416f99b486c8092039f145dc3ab~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_f2e49416f99b486c8092039f145dc3ab~mv2.webp)
Dec 8, 2023
Mount White
A beautiful hike above Lake Wanaka with great views over the Makarora.
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Dec 8, 2023
Somnus Couloir Attempt
A beautiful line on a beautiful mountain. Unfortunately poor route conditions turned me around 450 meters from the summit.
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Nov 29, 2023
Mount Barth
A stunning climb of the south face to east ridge in perfect conditions.
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![Ben Nevis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_a7c92d72aadd42f5814f2d72e1eddaac~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_a7c92d72aadd42f5814f2d72e1eddaac~mv2.webp)
Nov 21, 2023
Ben Nevis
An overnight trip in the Hector Mountains to a seldom visited hut and peak.
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![Mount Clarke](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_3da67eec731942558c4baf519b19143c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_3da67eec731942558c4baf519b19143c~mv2.webp)
Oct 31, 2023
Mount Clarke
A brilliant trip up the Rees Valley complete with a bike approach, river crossings, a bush bash, bivy, and a spectacular summit.
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![Brow Peak & Big Hill](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_c83c967afe9248a0bd19071198a5b525~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_c83c967afe9248a0bd19071198a5b525~mv2.webp)
Oct 25, 2023
Brow Peak & Big Hill
A stunning hike that climbs straight up through golden tussock and along a ridge line with spectacular views in all directions.
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Oct 25, 2023
Black Peak
A fantastic first summit back in New Zealand complete with a stay at an old miners hut.
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![Mount Crichton](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_094dbb703c2d49b99bda7635c8a2d660~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_094dbb703c2d49b99bda7635c8a2d660~mv2.webp)
Jul 20, 2015
Mount Crichton
A beautiful winter climb along an airy ridge to the summit of Mount Crichton.
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![Mount Barff](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a45dde_f2baea32c15c4785b9b5166a966e81df~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a45dde_f2baea32c15c4785b9b5166a966e81df~mv2.webp)
Feb 14, 2015
Mount Barff
A stunning hut and an even better climb make this one of the best climbs in the West Matukituki.
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