As the latest storm system dumps down on top of the already record winter, I see from Stuff.co.nz that Angelus Hut in Nelson Lakes National Park, a favourate of mine, is buried!
Astounding.
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Boobs on Bikes Parade in Auckland
Pic from yesterdays parade in Auckland. No wonder the Council went to court to get the thing banned!
My eyes....they huuuurt!!!!!!!
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Well, the predictions were right
For the 5th time this winter we have snow to sea level. I love it!
There could even be another one this weekend....
Friday, 15 August 2008
What a Winter!
Courtesy of Graeme Kates at Softrock.co.nz I see there is an incredible snow event continuing in the Alps. Lovely day here in ChCh, although we have had snow settle 4 times this winter , including a blizzard last Saturday morning- and theres the hint of a 5th dump early next week in town
But from what I understand its the first time in nearly 2 decades since avalanches crossed the Arthurs Pass highway, and as is on Graemes site above is photographic evidence of this now occuring...a Class 2 slab avalance crossing the highway. There is no road capable of getting anyone to or from the West Coast at present. Frightning thought is that there is a few more days of snow to come up there. Gulp!
Stay out of the backcountry folks.
On another note, Rest In Peace Gottlieb Braun-Elwart. He challenged us, he opened new opportunities, and most importantly he lived his life doing the things he was passionate about. A true champion of the High Country- today is a very sad day, as well described by the PM.
But from what I understand its the first time in nearly 2 decades since avalanches crossed the Arthurs Pass highway, and as is on Graemes site above is photographic evidence of this now occuring...a Class 2 slab avalance crossing the highway. There is no road capable of getting anyone to or from the West Coast at present. Frightning thought is that there is a few more days of snow to come up there. Gulp!
Stay out of the backcountry folks.
On another note, Rest In Peace Gottlieb Braun-Elwart. He challenged us, he opened new opportunities, and most importantly he lived his life doing the things he was passionate about. A true champion of the High Country- today is a very sad day, as well described by the PM.
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Funniest thing I have seen in ages
I saw this on ALT TV last night and laughed so hard there were almost tears.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
A few random Mountain Man pics
From all over the traps really, great times and some of you AUTC trainspotters may spot familiar faces ...you can click on the pics for big fat blowups :-)
Global Cooling
As the "Global Warming" debate rolls on, NZ continues to rock through a particulalry snowy winter. So snowy in fact that an avalanche warning has been issued for the Tararua Mountains near Wellington for the first time in 80 years! Full story on Stuff...click here
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