THE APOGEE

A short climb on a sub-par mixed route in the Remarkables.

Another fantastic mixed route on the West Face of the Remarkables with Emilie.

Climbing the classic 'MK Gully' on the West Face of the Remarkables.

A 1,200-meter ski descent from the summit to the valley floor.

The first climbing trip of winter with perfect weather and perfect views.

A speedy climb of Mount Tyndall on a breathless day up the West Matukituki.

A day mission to climb the fun slabs on the South West Face of Emily Peak.

A one-day climb of the mighty Mount Earnslaw on a perfect summer day.

One of New Zealand's classic alpine routes with Flora.

An awesome three-day trip to climb some lesser-visited peaks along the Main Divide.

An aborted attempt on Rob Roy that turned into a climb of Homestead Peak.

One of the highlight climbs of the season on the stunning West Ridge of Mount Avalanche.

Fun scrambling on good rock on a solo day out in the Remarkables.

A summer climb to an infrequently visited summit in the Richardson Mountains.

A new route on a new peak in the Southern Richardson Mountains.

An aborted attempt to climb Homestead Peak in Mount Aspiring National Park.

A steep climb of the North West Ridge of Craigroyston Peak with Rob Fraser.

A magical spring trip to climb and ski two peaks in the Richardson Mountains.

An epic single day climb of the South West Face of Mount Brewster with Henry.

Good weather has graced the Southern Alps and ski mountaineering season is finally here.