NZ Mountaineering Centennial Hut

For some time, I’d been wanting to get back in the mountains and the end of lasted year spotted a post on the New Zealand Alpine Club Facebook page asking if anyone was available for a trip. That was the start of a great learning experience and some quality time in the mountains. This post …

A Sytem for Managing Large Photo Collections

Introduction I have recently found myself offering advice on managing and storing large photo collections. Following is the system I recommend which is simple and if followed reliable and will protect your precious memories for years to come. The aim is to keep it simple so that anyone can follow, I’ll include links and references …

Mueller Hut, Mt Cook, NZ

Mueller Hut is a fantastic overnight trip out from the Mt Cook village. About four hours drive from Christchurch.  Our trip was over the Easter long weekend, which turned out to be a great time to visit.  Sitting at the hut and watching the clouds roll over glaciers and mountains and listening to distant avalanches …