Category: Accidents
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Three climbers missing on Mt Cook – may they have the strength to weather the storm
After the terribly sad news of the QZ8501 AirAsia disaster, I was alarmed to come across more bad news last evening regarding three climbers who are reportedly missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook (click here to read more). They were reported to be climbing the Linda Glacier route to the summit of the 3754m – Aoraki/Mt Cook,…
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Mt Dixon trip report – A lesson in risk management
“There is only one problem” Alan yelled to me over the noise of the helicopter as it lifted off in a crescendo of noise and wind. “Whats that Al?” “We forgot the food!” Fuck fuck fuck!!!!!! I cursed to myself while standing there in the snow. We had just landed at Plateau hut, 2200m elevation…
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Ngima Grimen Sherpa – A tribute
Within the last few days I saw some Facebook posts, that a Sherpa named Ngima had passed away in a motorcycle accident. As many Sherpa share the name ‘Ngima’ I did not pay much attention until I saw his full name listed again today ‘Ngima Grimen Sherpa’. I then looked more closely and recognised his…
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The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust – a grisly reminder
On Wednesday morning I went for an early morning run before work together with my wife Stephanie. We both listen to music as we run, escaping into our own thoughts. As we were returning home up Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, I heard Stephanie cry out behind me. Turning around I saw her pointing across…
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Why do bad things happen to good people?
On Friday night I returned home to Taranaki in New Zealand to visit my family for the weekend. It was a whirlwind visit to say goodbye before leaving for Everest in 30 days time. My mother picked me up from the airport and drove me home. As we reached home and I walked in the…
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Injuries..
After a very frustrating last ten days I thought I would dedicate this blog to injuries. I have had my share of injuries in the past. 25 years of playing contact sports (mainly rugby, boxing and mountaineering) has seen a long list of things such as; fractured right ankle, dislocated left ankle, broken left leg,…
Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson 