Ski touring the Murchison and Tasman Glaciers

This trip on the glaciers around Mt Cook has been on our to-do list for a while. We were lucky enough this past long weekend to get into this region for some great weather and skiing.

Where we went.

Heli drop.

Touring up to Mt Phyllis. Murchison Glacier below.

On Mt Phyllis. The next day we head over Tasman Saddle which is in the background.

Weather coming over the continental divide.

Jo dropping in.

Murchison Hut. 11 people squeezing into a 10 bunk brick. Hot and humid.

On top of Tasman Saddle. The Minarets in the background.

Tasman Saddle hut. Mt Cook on the far left.

Mort and some ice on the way up Hochstetter Dome.

Jo on the way down Hochstetter.

Waiting for the ride on the Tasman Glacier.
Jo, Karl, Joff, Matteo, Mort.