2. Tramping and mountaineering in New Zealand
  3. North of Arthur's Pass to Nelson Lakes

Wheel Creek Hut, 23-24 May 2015

On this trip to the seldom visited Wheel Creek Hut in the Victoria Range we enjoyed this year's first taste of winter including a shady valley, a roaring fire, fresh snow and a biting southerly on the tops. Team: Aaron Whitehead, Yvonne Pfluger, Tim Church, Nina Dickerhof
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  • Tim enjoying the attention of curious young cows.
  • Yes, we're on "track".
  • Wheel Creek.
  • Wheel Creek Hut.
  • Enjoying the warming open fire.
  • Wheel Creek Hut early next morning.
  • Climbing up to bushline above Waitahu Saddle.
  • Getting close to bushline.. and snow line.
  • Team in high spirits despite blustery southerly.
  • Along the ridge above Waitahu Saddle - trying to stay upright.
  • Which way?
  • Ahh..this way!
  • Further along the ridge.
  • The ridge above Marsden Creek, Mariua Valley in the distance.
  • About to hit bushline.
  • Lunch half way down the bushy spur.
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