THE APOGEE

A quick and steep climb right off the road.

A peaceful overnight stay in the Pisa's with Deanna.

An epic day of alpine climbing high on the North Ridge of Bonpland.

Skiing the iconic Somnus Couloir in boot-deep powder with Rob.

A quick ski of the Grand Couloir before the snow melts out.

Climbing and skiing the North Face of Mount Aurora from Centennial Hut.

Skiing the icy West Face of the Minarets in otherwise perfect conditions.

Warm conditions led to an aborted attempt on the North East Face of Mount Humdinger.

A beautiful sunrise climb of Lendenfeld Peak from Marcel Col.

Climbing and skiing Glacier Peak with an aborted attempt on Douglas Peak.

Desperate to climb and ski something, I got this in before the next storm rolled in.

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 stunning walk up Mount Soho through gorgeous tussock country.

A casual late autumn walk along the Southern Criffel Range tops.

A peaceful overnight stay in the Richardson Mountains with Deanna.

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