THE APOGEE

A fun scramble with fantastic access directly off the Glenorchy Queenstown road.

A fantastic climb straight out of the parking lot with stunning views from the summit.

A perfect training hike with solitude above Lake Wakatipu.

A climb of Johansen Peak in the remote and wildly beautiful Barrier Range.

Three days in the stunning Mount Aurum Reserve with a beautiful summit.

A stunning 5-day traverse of the Toaroha Range in the wild and rugged mountains of the West Coast.

A quick overnighter to visit Pakituhi Hut and summit two peaks above Lake Hāwea.

A beautiful hike above Lake Wanaka with great views over the Makarora.

A beautiful line on a beautiful mountain. Unfortunately poor route conditions turned me around 450 meters from the summit.

A stunning climb of the south face to east ridge in perfect conditions.

An overnight trip in the Hector Mountains to a seldom visited hut and peak.

A brilliant trip up the Rees Valley complete with a bike approach, river crossings, a bush bash, bivy, and a spectacular summit.

A stunning hike that climbs straight up through golden tussock and along a ridge line with spectacular views in all directions.

A fantastic first summit back in New Zealand complete with a stay at an old miners hut.

One of the best summits of summer with a stunning camp spot near a secluded alpine tarn.

A beautiful half-day hike with plenty of views along the way.

A classic trip in The Adirondack High Peaks. 5 summits, rough terrain, and a long day out.

A spectacular 4-day trip over remote, rugged terrain to bag 4 summits - including a 6-mile long alpine ridge scramble.

A steep climb to an iconic mountain in the Purcell Mountains.

A short and simple hike above the town of Fernie.