Mt Cook

Two Thumb Range

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Date: 12-15 December 2019.
Trip type: Medium-Fit Tramp.
Location: Two Thumb Range.
Author: Emily.
Trampers: Aimee (Leader), Tony G (Co-leader), Megan B, David M, Michael P, Emily S.

As is a common occurrence, this trip started life as three days of perfect weather camping in the basin below the Dasler Pinnacles and attempting to climb one of the Pinnacles. Of course, the weather made us consider a few alternatives as there had been some significant rain during the week previous, which meant we … Read more

Ball Pass – Mount Cook

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Date: 10-12 December 2010.
Trip type: Alpine.
Location: Mt Cook.
Author: Stephen Healey.
Trampers: Jackie, Tony, Stephen, Ant, Kevin, Mike, Pete, Sharron, and Spencer.

Flying into Christchurch late Friday we had two days and a dodgy weather forecast to get ourselves over Ball Pass. Three of the group had gone ahead early, which left six of us arriving on the 8:15 pm flight to grab the two remaining cars and drive to Mt Cook. The weather on the way … Read more