Peaks #31 & #32 – A Much Needed Change In Scenery
After spending so much time in Arthur’s Pass, I thought it be time for a change in scenery. Lewis Pass. An area in which I have spent many days and
Category: 52 Peaks
Peak #30 – Welcome To The West Coast
The wild west coast of New Zealand. Rugged, dense, steep and beautiful. It was a rude welcome for me into the west coast. New territory was on the cards for
Peaks #28 & #29 – Welcome To The Pain Cave
After a week off I was feeling fresh and motivated! I had 2 peaks lined up for on Friday, little did I know I was about to enter the pain
Peak #27 – The Never-Ending Ridge.
Throughout this challenge I have obviously spent a lot of time on ridges. Today’s efforts involved climbing a ridge 600 meters from the car, of which, the ridge seemed to
Peak #26 – Steep Is The Name Of The Game And It Doesn’t Really Stop.
I was back in the heart of Arthur’s Pass today with a steep mountain before me. If you’re into suffering up steep hills then this is the game for you.
Peak #25 – Marked Tracks Are More Like Guidelines Anyway.
Today’s target, Mt Bruce (1,630m) near Arthurs Pass. Looking at a topo map there is a marked trail taking you 2/3 of the way up. However, its a bit of
Peaks #22, #23 and #24 – The Alps Is Big Country, Remember That.
I was fortunate enough to get one more hit out before Christmas came around. The weather had cleared and snow melted. It was time to put my big boy pants
Peak #21 – I Did Say Rain, Hail Or Shine
When starting this journey, I have referred to a few peaks as being my ‘safety net’. Ones that I can do rain, hail or shine. Nice straight forward ones close
Peak #20 – Nothing Like A Good Hard Honest Slog
Firstly, it has been a while since I have updated the blogs as it is now over a month since I completed Mt Potts, so apologies. Mt Potts (2,184m) has
Peaks #17, #18 and #19 – Everyone Loves A Trifecta
With it being cup and show week here in Christchurch I thought it be only fitting to go out and get a Trifecta of my own! I had been eyeing