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Turret Peak, 10-11 May 2014

Satisfying weekend trip to climb the NE ridge of Turret Peak from the Wilberforce via Boulderstone Stream, out via an interesting bush bash in Kakapo Stream. Team: Rob Monro, Simon Bell, James Thornton and Nina Dickerhof
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This ledge on the NE ridge led us around gendarmes.
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This ledge on the NE ridge led us around gendarmes.

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  • Rob and Simon crossing a fast flowing braid of the Wilberforce.
  • Making our way across one of many braids of the Wilberforce.
  • Making our way across several braids of the Wilberforce.
  • In Boulderstone Stream.
  • The team below the saddle between Boulderstone and Kakapo Streams, Boulderstone Stream below.
  • The team below the saddle between Boulderstone and Kakapo Streams.
  • Simon on the saddle between Boulderstone and Kakapo Streams, Wilberforce below.
  • The team on the saddle between Boulderstone and Kakapo Streams, Turret Peak in the centre image, our campsite was right below us in the tussock basin.
  • Looking down Kakapo Stream from the saddle, the Wilberforce below.
  • Rob preparing Kangaroo Stroganoff.
  • Our campsite above Kakapo Stream.
  • Sunset at our campsite above Kakapo Stream.
  • Simon on the NE ridge of Turret Peak at sunrise.
  • This ledge on the NE ridge led us around gendarmes.
  • View towards the main divide peaks at the head of the Mungo.
  • Rob on the NE ridge of Turret Peak at sunrise.
  • Simon and James below the summit of Turret Peak.
  • Action shot.
  • Rob on the NE ridge of Turret Peak just below the summit.
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