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Judges Creek-Lees Creek, 28 February - 01 March 2015

Pleasant weekend trip up Judges and down Lees Creek with a climb of mighty Pt 2169m. Party: Neil Sloan, Shona McKee, James Thornton and Nina Dickerhof
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On the way to the saddle between Judges Creek and Lees Creek.
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On the way to the saddle between Judges Creek and Lees Creek.

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  • Walking up Judges Creek with Pt 2169 m coming in on the left.
  • Nearing the head of Judges Creek, James (right) making sure that there will be lunchtime brew.
  • On the way to the saddle between Judges Creek and Lees Creek.
  • On the way to the saddle between Judges Creek and Lees Creek.
  • James on a nice, but short exposed section of ridge below the summit of Pt 2169m.
  • Neil inspecting the last few metres to the summit.
  • Neil and James on the summit looking down into the head of Lees Creek.
  • Neil and James on the summit trying to identify Nelson Lakes peaks.
  • Nice tarn in the head of the true left branch of Lees Creek.
  • Judges Creek.
  • Looking towards Scotts Knob across Lees Creek.
  • Starting the quick descent back to the saddle.
  • Neil on his pre-dinner wander to "Half Dome".
  • Our camp in the head of Lees Creek.
  • Our camp below Pt 2169m.
  • Early morning light on Pt 2169m.
  • Lees Creek.
  • The team about to reach the sun in Lees Creek.
  • Lees Hut.
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