Last weekend the weather planet aligned and Jono Clarke, Graham Johnson and I made a trip to Cathedral Rocks (Matihao south face), Mt...

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Rob Frost has provided me with some great inspiration in the last two months. Firstly at the Remarkables Ice and Mixed Climbing Festival...

“I’m here and I’m excited!” Steve’s plane must have landed and he’s txting me to remind me I'm running a bit late. I’m excited as well....

On July 30th 2013 my brother and I suffered a nasty accident while tramping. We both fell while descending from Zit Saddle on day two of...

Firstly for those who are wondering just what is mixed climbing, dry tooling or for that matter ice and snow climbing is here is a short...

An Otago team have claimed what may be the first ascent of the south face of Glengyle Peak (2283m) in the West Matukituki valley, Mt...

Several years ago the question was asked and debated by the New Zealand Alpine Club 'the death of alpinism'. Many climbers of yesterday...

It was with some trepidation that I threw every single piece of gear I own, into duffel bags and packs, in preparation for heading down...

"To have this opportunity is both a privilege and a responsibility. A responsibility to keep the fundamental spirit of alpinism alive -...

Camping in Yosemite can be a real nightmare. If you plan to arrive during the peak summer season and like most climbers have not reserved...

The first complete ascent of the South Face of Marion. 1000m, 21, A2. Ben Dare Daniel Joll March 2013 #News

The snow is lightly falling as we sit in the wardens quarters of Homer Hut with Al Uren, Al Walker, Jimmy, Shelagh and Keara. The fire is...

Team members Jono Clarke, Daniel Joll & Steven Fortune will be heading to Patagonia for a five week expedition starting 1st December...