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

Rainbow-Travers-Begley-Connors, 28 March - 01 April 2013

Easter loop in Nelson Lakes NP. Day 1: Up the Rainbow, over Rainbow Pass to Travers Saddle. Day 2: Attempt of South Ridge of Travers, retreat due to ominous weather. Then crossing over Begley Saddle to Begley Hut. Day 3: Over into Connors Creek to Connors Creek Hut. Day 4: Out. Team: James Thornton and Nina Dickerhof
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Approaching Begley Saddle.
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Approaching Begley Saddle.

  • Turning our back at the crux and descending into clag.
  • The head of the Travers, Travers Saddle above.
  • The head of the Travers.
  • Approaching Begley Saddle.
  • Just below Begley Saddle.
  • On Begley Saddle, Mount Travers on the right.
  • Flats in the Begley, Mt Chittenden above.
  • Flats in the Begley. Cotterell Peak at the head.
  • Begley Hut.
  • Heading up to bushline below the saddle between the Begley and Connors Creek.
  • Above bushline below the saddle between the Begley and Connors Creek.
  • Approaching the saddle between the Begley and Connors Creek, Mt Chittenden on the left.
  • Relaxing at Connors Creek Hut.
  • Connors Creek Hut.
  • Relaxing at Connors Creek Hut.
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