Ohau and Awakino

With a few cm's of fresh earlier in the week, we headed out to Ohau ski field for a bit of slackcountry touring.

Jo with Lake Ohau in the background.

Mt Sutton with Mt Cook in background.

A quick trip around the ridge before dropping in.

Day 2: We went for an explore up a tiny ski hill called Awakino. After pulling one gate off its hinges and digging out a 4WD that got into trouble, we had a short hike before donning the skis.

Retro-improvised ski tow

ouch.

Conditions were a bit schmooey- so no pow shots this day.

Into the backcountry.....of NZ

First time into the NZ backcountry and we were not quite sure what to expect. Saturday we headed up into the Pisa range for some mellow touring and the possibility of pow.

On the way up.

Hero snow.

Ah, the good stuff.

Sunday we went for an explore up toward the "Obelisk." For a real Ernest Skackleton experience, I recommend heading up here on a windy day.