Unwin Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook

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Date: 1-9 December 2018.
Trip type: ALP 3 Fit.
Location: Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
Author: Nick H.
Trampers: Nick H and Elisabet.

Two and a half years ago Elisabet and I signed up to a High Alpine Skills course in Temple Basin, Arthur’s Pass. On day one our American instructor Pete sat us down and asked each of us what our motivations were for the training. Why did we want to take on the risks the mountain … Read more

Mountains, helicopters and a knife-ridge proposal

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Date: 26 Dec 2017 - 2 Jan 2018.
Trip type: Alpine/Climbing.
Location: Tasman Saddle / Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.
Author: Nick H.
Trampers: Nick H, Elisabet, Nick J, Henry (with special guest Lucy).

We’ve all been there…. weather watching in the days and weeks before a big trip, somehow trying to predict just when and how that next front from the South is going to hit, and how hard. All the while hoping it will be either side of your perfectly planned weekend. Add snow into the mix … Read more