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Mt Bowen, 01-02 February 2014

Magical NZAC club trip to Mt Bowen on the West Coast via Mikonui Spur. Team: Lynette Hartley, Jeff Hall, Andrew Middlebrook, Marta Scott and Nina Dickerhof
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The team reaching bushline on Mikonui Spur.
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The team reaching bushline on Mikonui Spur.

  • The team reaching bushline on Mikonui Spur.
  • Just below Mikonui Biv.
  • Reaching Mikonui Biv.
  • Mikonui Biv.
  • Tackling steep scrubby sections of the ridge above Mikonui Biv in the mist.
  • What's next?
  • Tackling steep scrubby sections of the ridge above Mikonui Biv in the mist.
  • Edelweiss.
  • Tackling steep scrubby sections of the ridge above Mikonui Biv in the mist.
  • Tackling steep scrubby sections of the ridge above Mikonui Biv in the mist.
  • Shall we camp here?
  • Yes - definately! Some nice flat sections and a tarn around 1500m.
  • Our tents amongst the flat sections. The tarn on the right.
  • Drinkable?
  • The mist cleared in the afternoon and we enjoyed wonderful views of Mt Bowen and the next day's route.
  • The mist cleared in the afternoon and we enjoyed wonderful views of Mt Bowen and the next day's route.
  • Looking towards Mt Beaumont and Galena Ridge.
  • The mist cleared in the afternoon and we enjoyed wonderful views of Mt Bowen and the next day's route.
  • Our camp above the clouds.
  • Looking north from our camp.
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