Helen Norrie on Alack Attack (Grade 4+) an ice climb near Pioneer Hut on Fox Glacier. Paul Bird belaying off-camera and Mt Douglas in the background. Climbing as a team of three meant I could concentrate on taking photos without worrying about holding the ropes. – Fraser Crichton
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