Tag: Arthur’s Pass

Aicken, Mount

September 27, 2016

Date: September 27, 2016 Distance: 10 km Max Elevation: 1865 m Cumulative Elevation Gain: 1329 m Time: 4.5 hours Success: Yes Summits: 1 Partners: Solo Grade: 1 (NZ Grade) See full photo album Today I took advantage of a break in the clouds after work and made a quick trip up Mount Aicken. Aicken sits right on my doorstep and is one of about … More Aicken, Mount

Rolleston, Mount (Low Peak) via Otira Slide

September 24, 2016

Date: September 24, 2016 Distance: 12.8 km Max Elevation: 2212 m Cumulative Elevation Gain: 1341 m Time: 8.5 hours Success: Yes Summits: 1 Partners: Dave Hegan, Kyle Marr, Taner, Carolyn, Flo Grade: 1+ (NZ Grade) See full photo album It felt fantastic to get out exploring in the Southern Alps for the first time. It has only been ten days since my last excursion, but … More Rolleston, Mount (Low Peak) via Otira Slide