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Mount Avalanche

Mount Avalanche

Sunset view from French Ridge Hut   More ▶︎
French Ridge Hut

French Ridge Hut

This NZAC hut is located on the summer snowline near Mount Aspiring.   More ▶︎
Gloomy Gorge

Gloomy Gorge

An 800 odd metre drop off seperates French Ridge from Gloomy Gorges floor.   More ▶︎
Rock Formations on French Ridge

Rock Formations on French Ridge

Interesting formations on the way up the ridge to the Quarterdeck glacier.   More ▶︎
The Quarterdeck Glacier

The Quarterdeck Glacier

Taken from the last rock outcrop at the base of the glacier at around about the 1860m mark, Mt French is hidden in cloud as is the massive drop off into Gloomy Gorge.   More ▶︎
Mt French

Mt French

Dawn reveals an overnight dusting of snow covers Mt French and the Quarterdeck glacier.   More ▶︎
Mmmmmm tasty

Mmmmmm tasty

While stopping for a rest on the way back down to the hut a flock of thirteen Keas drop in to say hello. Couldnt get more then six in frame at any one time as they were all around me, ...   More ▶︎
French Ridge Hut at night

French Ridge Hut at night

210 second exposure @ f / 4.0, 17mm   More ▶︎