Backcountry Skiing

Photo Gallery of backcountry ski touring in the Two Thumb Range.

 

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Alpine ski touring based at Rex Simpson Hut

  • The view of the Two Thumb Range and Lake Tekapo from Mt. John.
  • Sampling the new snow on Mount Gerald.
  • Skiing along 'Snake Ridge' towards Beuzenberg Peak on the left, June 2010The view back towards Lake Tekapo.
  • The view back towards Lake Tekapo.
  • Ski Tourers on Snake Ridge are dwarfed by Mt. Sibbald.
  • Climbing up 'Snake Ridge' towards Beuzenberg Peak on the right.
  • Climbing up 'Snake Ridge' towards Beuzenberg Peak on the right.
  • Overlooking Camp Stream Valley and Lake Tekapo.
  • Skiers on Snake Ridge, Lake Tekapo behind.
  • Approaching the summit of Beuzenberg Peak.
  • What goes up must come down!
  • Enjoying the downhill and the view over Lake Tekapo.
  • Skiing back to Rex Simpson Hut.
  • Ski tracks above Rex Simpson Hut.
  • Last tracks of the season.