Photo Essays
Climbing Third time lucky
A round trip in winter from Homer Hut, climbing Mt McPherson via Talbot Ladder, then over Traverse Pass to Gertrude Saddle and down.
Tararua tops Chasing the fifteenth
In pursuit of the Tararuas' fifteen points above 1,500 metres
Living and working in alpine Fiordland
Experiencing the Fiordland story of survival from the intimate details to the grand landscapes
Fiordland Autumn Roam
Roaming over passes and camping beneath the stars from Falls Creek to Hut Creek
Climbing The Cloud Piercer
Just one client and his guide with the Linda Glacier route all to themselves (December 2012)
Club trip A jaunt to Cameron Hut
Tramping solo on a club trip and later on meeting friends from your town, that you normally tramp with on other club trips? Yes, that was one of those trips with surprises.
FMC Photo competition 2017 The story behind the top shot
Kane Hartill shares the story behind his magnficent photo; of mountain adventures across generations and being there just at the right moment.
Climbing Breaching a guardian’s defences
A summer climb of Mount Earnslaw's east peak and adjacent Mount O'Leary (March 2013)
Ruahine tops Curves with teeth
A four day tops circuit across some of the highest peaks of the Ruahine (March 2017).
Kahurangi The Roaring Lion
As four friends from the Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club we were very fortunate to be the first recipients of the Simon Bell Memorial Scholarship.
Climbing Humbled again
A visit to Annette Plateau via Sebastopol Ridge, exiting over Mount Kitchener on a route not initially intended.
Climbing The Darrans in winter
A short account of the winter climbing meet based at Homer Hut in the Darran Mountains (July 2015).
Club trip Two seasons in a weekend at Mt Somers
Mt Somers is a fantastic outdoor playground that has something for everyone at all times of year. Join Tomas Sobek on an Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club trip.
Random Spot Secret views on the Kaimai
Trampers go the darnedest places, here Peter Lee-Johnson and his Katikati Tramping Club mates find a view in the southern Kaimai.
Nepal New heights in the Khumbu
It’s said that life’s a journey. Actually, I think it’s is a series of journeys, where some can be travelled on the back of others. That’s how I see my trips to the Khumbu in Nepal with my sons.
Family A day early
A mix of type one and two winter climbing fun for two teenagers on Mount Taranaki.
Ski Touring The Fox Neve
The west coast neve's are a magical ski touring destination. Whilst there's plenty of scope for very intense lines, there's also plenty of mellow terrain for when the snow isn't quite in condition. Regardless of the skiing, it is an incredible place to visit.
Spine of the Fish Day 63: she drives me crazy
An unexpected side route offers up a sparkling gem...
Spine of the Fish Day 62: a walk down memory lane
A chance text makes a new destination necessary.
Spine of the Fish Day 61: making tracks
A spot of research and development before the last push.
Spine of the Fish Day 56 – Walking access omission
Walking in ditches is the best way to see the real New Zealand
Spine of the Fish Day 55 – To the Beach
Roadwalking is sometimes a necessary evil when you're trail hiking.
