New Zealand Alps II

On Jan 1, I set out for New Zealand, my first time there, on a multi-pronged mission: to escape our endless Canuck winter, catch up with old Kiwi and Canuck friends who I’ve met in various parts of the world, and trace the legacy of Austrian/Canadian mountain guide Conrad Kain who spent 3 seasons there a century ago.

Many thanks to all who made my journey so rich, sharing their love of the mountain life.

 

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Josh Bennison dismounts from the au chaval ride in fine style near top of Conrad Kain's route on Mt Wakefield (aka "Guides Route") . Kain also put up a new route on Mt Sefton (during its fifth ascent), directly behind Josh, and made first ascents of Maunga Ma, Eagle and Thompson peaks in cloud to viewer's left. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand

Josh Bennison dismounts from the au chaval ride in fine style near top of Conrad Kain's route on Mt Wakefield (aka "Guides Route") . Kain also put up a new route on Mt Sefton (during its fifth ascent), directly behind Josh, and made first ascents of Maunga Ma, Eagle and Thompson peaks in cloud to viewer's left. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand