
Summer Snow (Part Two) – Ocean Peak(1848m)
“On a Mish” #11 Summer Snow (Part Two). East Face of Ocean Peak. Mt Aspiring National Park. 16.1.2012. There were a few times when guiding
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“On a Mish” #11 Summer Snow (Part Two). East Face of Ocean Peak. Mt Aspiring National Park. 16.1.2012. There were a few times when guiding

“On a Mish” #11 Summer Snow (Part One). East Face of Ocean Peak. Mt Aspiring National Park. 16.1.2012. You can pack clothing for any weather,

“A Mish a Day” #90 Rob Roy Glacier Track. Mt Aspiring National Park. 4.1.2012. The first time I visited the Rob Roy Glacier Track was

“A Mish a Day” #19 Ari / Mt Alfred(1375m) – Part Two. Paradise. Glenorchy Area. 14.12.2011. It is incredible how important the Lord of the

“A Mish a Day” #19 Ari / Mt Alfred(1375m) – Part One. Paradise. Glenorchy Area. 14.12.2011. The setting at the top of Lake Wakatipu is

“On a Mish” #181 So Close, And Yet So Far (Part Two). Ben Lomond(1748m). Queenstown District. 25.11.2011. I have climbed above the Milford Road and

“On a Mish” #181 So Close, And Yet So Far (Part One). Ben Lomond(1748m). Queenstown District. 25.11.2011. Some of our best hiking mountains sit so

“On a Mish” #227 Miners / Explorers. Invincible Mine. Whakaari Conservation Area. 19.11.2011. In New Zealand most of the country’s rugged interior was explored by

“On a Mish” #111 Head in the Clouds (Part Two). Bowen Peak(1631m). Queenstown Area. 4.11.2011. There is no feeling quite like standing on top of

“On a Mish” #111 Head in the Clouds (Part One). Bowen Peak(1631m). Queenstown Area. 4.11.2011. For the most of it, New Zealand’s rugged scenery sits

“On a Mish” #30 Man / Woman Vs Mountains (Part Two). Barrier Peak. Fiordland National Park. 25.5.2019. Putting your training up against a peak can

“On a Mish” #169 Another Great Walk (Part One). The Kepler Track. Fiordland National Park. 4.5.2010. In Aotearoa there are many walks to choose from,

“On a Mish” #194 Your Very Own Mountain (Part One). Mahaanui/Mt Harper(1829m). Hakatere Conservation Area. 12.8.2014. Not many outside of Aotearoa can say they have

“On a Mish” #358 Forced to Work (Part One). Mingha River. Arthurs Pass National Park. 15.11.2022. Heading outdoors is a great way to relax. Having

“On a Mish” #2 One and Done (Part Two). Leaning Peak(1477m). Fiordland National Park. 29.12.2017. My hip and back injury have given me a lot

“On a Mish” #362 No Sign of Mankind (Part One). Double Hill / Rakaia River. 12.1.2023. Having the option of going to a place where