Wander up the Waimak

March 2012

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March 2012

Good snow conditions, heading towards the col. Photo: Christy McKessar
Waimakariri Col, Arthur’s Pass National Park After an early morning departure from Christchurch, we arrived at Klondyke Corner with blue skies and a light morning breeze. It was the third trip of what has become an annual event with old school friends. Our party of four was planning a crossing of Waimakariri Col, a diverse […]

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