Poor man's Mt Cook Skiing Off the Top of the North Island
Video footage of this trip exists, and I will pay good coin to ensure it never sees the light of day.
Happy in Hihitahi Zekes Hut
Zekes Hut isn't well known, but a trip into the Hihitahi is worth it for the views from the summit peak alone.
On the tools Beginner Ski Mountaineering on Ruapehu
Take two ice axes, a rope, some rack and a ski touring setup, and you have the ingredients for a frivolous day out on the magical maunga.
DIY Europe The Craigieburn Haute Route
Take one group of North Island ski tourers, add the Craigieburn Range, and stir briskly.
Volcano of ice Conquering Sweary Pants Gully (Not its Real Name)
My ski club mates call it Sweary Pants Gully. There's a good reason for that.
Will it go? Steep and loose on Ruapehu’s Ringatoto
A big day out on the east side of Ruapehu, with plenty of moments of 'will it go?' and 'holy smokes, it does'.
