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2015.2015-09-19T03:48:37+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2015/09/11/peak-to-peak-2015-slaying-the-dragons-horns-tioman-island-malaysia/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/map-to-tioman.jpgMap to TiomanRoute map of our intended journey.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tioman-dragons-horns.jpgTioman Dragons HornsThe Dragons Horns on Tioman (Photo source: http://www.headlampsclusterfucksandotherverticaladventures.com/)2015-09-14T17:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2015/08/30/the-story-of-the-old-man-who-defeated-two-younger-men/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/1-img_3610.jpg1-IMG_3610View of Stromness from the ferryhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/13-dscn0249.jpg13-DSCN0249Gearing up at the base of the climb on day 2.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/12-dscn0248.jpg12-DSCN0248Me leading the 1st pitch on day two.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/04-img_3686.jpg04-IMG_3686Alan Silva setting off up the first roof on pitch 2https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/03-img_3677.jpg03-IMG_3677Two German climbers on their knees on the summit of the Old Man of Hoy in strong windshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/01-img_3671.jpg01-IMG_3671A lone German climber stands on the summit of the Old Man of Hoyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/07-img_3636.jpg07-IMG_3636Alan Silva on the walk-in from Rackwick Bayhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/11-dscn0240.jpg11-DSCN0240Looking up at the Old Man of Hoy from the base.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/06-img_3646.jpg06-IMG_3646Alan Silva standing on the sea cliffs in strong winds - the summit of the Old Man of Hoy seen behind him.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/10-dscn0185.jpg10-DSCN01852015-09-04T07:14:54+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2015/04/26/inspiring-people-sandy-robson-and-the-art-of-spelunking-and-she-wees/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150415_142104.jpgIMG_20150415_142104Sandy Robson - Germany to Australia by sea kayakhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1-img_3409.jpg1-IMG_3409Saying goodbye to Sandy on Tanjung beach.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/3-img_3379.jpg3-IMG_3379Look at the size of that! Sandy Robson showing off her She Wee to Stephanie Rawlinson.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2-img_3390.jpg2-IMG_3390Sandy Robson prepares her kayak on Tanjung Beach in Singapore ready for departure to Batam Indonesia (Sunday 26 April 2015)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/images-2.jpgimages (2)Close up of the 'She Wee'2015-04-27T23:34:19+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/inspiring-people/2015-04-26T04:52:07+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2015/02/22/inspiring-people-terence-tay-singapores-solo-motorcycle-nomad/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/11.jpg115,000km, 82 days, a route map showing Terence's favorite adventure to-date.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1-31.jpg1 (3)Cher right, me left. Sampling Chinese style dim sum near Golden Triangle. Nothing like sharing one's adventure with a partner. (Jan, 2015)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/4.jpg4On the national highway in Laos, built by the same people who worked on the Cambodian national highway. https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3.jpg3Terence Tay - Singapore's solo motorcycle nomadhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3-5.jpg3 (5)Traveling via a motorcycle allows me to take a glimpse of everyday people on the ground, and witness how they go about their daily business. At a kampong or village house in Central Cambodia. (Apr, 2014)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3-4.jpg3 (4)Giving a random stranger a free ride over the Hai Van Pass to Danang, 30km away. Sometimes you help others and sometimes, others help you. (May, 2014)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3-3.jpg3 (3)One man's meat is another man's delight. Sampling some rat meat, 100km outside of Bangkok. (Jan, 2015)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3-2.jpg3 (2)Riding along a bamboo bridge in central Cambodia. It's only good for 6 months. (The monsoon will wash it away, only for the villagers to rebuild after that. Talk about resilience.)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3-1.jpg3 (1)Dealing with corrupted border/custom officers in Poipet, Cambodia. Part of the experience. (Apr 2014)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2.jpg22017-01-29T10:24:37+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2015/02/16/sea-salt-and-sex-pegs/2015-02-16T03:21:48+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2015/01/30/inspiring-people-dave-field-losing-weight-one-mile-at-a-time/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/run-mt-gravatt-1-feb-15.jpgRun Mt Gravatt 1 Feb 15Dave and Cate enjoying an early Sunday morning run togetherhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/skyline-run-wellington-dec-14-001.jpgSkyline Run Wellington Dec 14-001A happy Dave (right side of photo in green) after completing the Skyline Run Wellington Dec 2014.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dec-13-crayfish.jpgDec 13 Crayfishhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dec-13-copy.jpgDec 13 - CopyTh 'before' shot - a happy Dave in 2013 - over 11kg heavier before he started the running streak.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/after-run-365.jpgAfter run 365A happy Dave - on day 365, after the 365th continuous run!2015-02-02T05:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2015/01/18/climbing-the-chiefs-apron-squamish/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1697.jpgIMG_1697Driving out of Squamish with the full view of the 700m high 'Chief' in the distancehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1723.jpgIMG_1723Sitting on top with Squamish town in the distance behind me.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1721.jpgIMG_1721No commenthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1719.jpgIMG_1719Having a breather on a flat spothttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1717.jpgIMG_1717The rain held off for just enough time for our climbhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1714.jpgIMG_1714The rock was low angled but with very little holds and wet and slippery made it interestinghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1712.jpgIMG_1712Jason leading as we near the top and some water runnelshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1710.jpgIMG_1710Jason checking out the view of Squamishhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1706.jpgIMG_1706Rock climbing and tree climbing skills were called forhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1702.jpgIMG_1702On belay was we wait for another team to pass us - they were baling out after finding it too wet and slippery2015-01-23T04:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2015/01/10/the-worlds-best-tasting-coffee-found-on-the-summit-of-fanthams-peak/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2786.jpgIMG_2786Millsy Checking out Mt Ruapehu 130km in the distance and the highest point in the North Island which we climbed together exactly 12 months previouslyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2778.jpgIMG_2778Mt Taranaki looking beautiful in the morning as we drive up her slopes. Fantham's Peak is the subsidiary summit on the left of the main summit.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2775.jpgIMG_2775We invited Mum along but this is far as she came - to see us off at the car shed! She did make the coffee though!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2856.jpgIMG_2856Stephanie the Singaporean getting a buzz from some 'real' snow!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2859.jpgIMG_2859Millsy and I standing on a small patch of snow on Fantham's Peak - the main summit is behind us.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2851.jpgIMG_2851I am not sure what she was doing her here but she asked me to take a photo!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2846.jpgIMG_2846There were three bumps on the top of Fantham's Peak - we were not sure which was which so we stood on them all!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2822.jpgIMG_2822Stephanie with the Tasman Sea and Australia somewhere 2500m behind her.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2832.jpgIMG_2832Myself, Millsy and Stephanie on top.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2818.jpgIMG_2818Millsy and Stephanie reach the crater at the top of Fantham's Peak and the Syme Hut seen in the distance2015-01-23T02:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/12/31/three-climbers-missing-on-mt-cook-may-they-have-the-strength-to-weather-the-storm/2014-12-31T23:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/12/17/inspiring-people-ria-tan-eco-warrior-saving-singapores-shoreline/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/14736547838_4965f5fe7c_b.jpg14736547838_4965f5fe7c_bhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1203364430_f33795455c_z.jpg1203364430_f33795455c_zhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/5724329079_3ce9b4e660_b.jpg5724329079_3ce9b4e660_bhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/7383193970_3af541ffc0_b.jpg7383193970_3af541ffc0_bhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8591861948_0bf7cc48b3_b.jpg8591861948_0bf7cc48b3_bhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/4600783141_0778c24dcf_z1.jpg4600783141_0778c24dcf_zhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/444441437_7a7f7d836e_z.jpg444441437_7a7f7d836e_zhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/4124197499_f4538d23fa_z.jpg4124197499_f4538d23fa_zhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8734512126_3676031450_b.jpg8734512126_3676031450_bhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12744128104_da79a22985_h.jpg12744128104_da79a22985_h2014-12-18T14:14:45+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/11/30/inspiring-people-andrew-glass-human-power-from-singapore-to-pulau-tengah/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/capture.jpgCaptureGlassy on the cycle ride meeting up with a friendly fellow road cyclist.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/singapore-mersing-cycle-oct-141.jpgSingapore-Mersing cycle Oct 14https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/singapore-mersing-cycle-oct-14.jpgSingapore-Mersing cycle Oct 14https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mersing-pulau-tengah-kayak-oct-14.jpgMersing-Pulau Tengah Kayak Oct 14Glassy set's out on the 16km paddlehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/singapore-mersing-return-oct-14.jpgSingapore-Mersing return Oct 14Glassy's car complete with kayak and bicycle on the way home from a family holiday he won't forget for some time.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/glassys-route-map.jpgGlassy's route mapMap showing Glassy's route via bicycle and kayak 2015-03-01T22:21:55+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/11/23/inspiring-people-max-maximeflon-three-reasons-why-you-should-let-complete-strangers-into-your-house/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/imgp0804.jpgIMGP0804David Lim my climbing partner makes new friends in the Shepherds hut on the side of Mt Damavand.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0100.jpgIMG_0100Why you should invite strangers into your househttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2661.jpgIMG_2661Jack and Ngaire Rawlinson - great ambassadors for New Zealandhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/imgp0805.jpgIMGP0805With my new friend, an Iranian Shepherd is his simple but comfortable hut on the side of Mt Damavand.2014-11-23T06:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/11/09/latest-news-from-axe/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pursuit-zone.jpgpursuit zoneClick the image to hear a POCAST interview about our Peak to Peak adventure on THE PURSUIT ZONE.2014-11-09T11:25:15+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/10/26/speaking-promotional-video/2014-10-26T11:21:55+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/10/22/what-makes-a-great-christmas-present-and-only-costs-25-dollars/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/radio.jpgRadioOctober 2014, 93.8 Live Radio Interview, Singaporehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1966878_10152848008815127_5111891297103181368_n.jpg1966878_10152848008815127_5111891297103181368_nWith my very patient and supportive publisher Mr Phoon Hwa after the radio interview for my new book 'From Peak to Peak'2014-10-23T03:39:47+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/10/14/buy-from-peak-to-peak-here/2014-11-05T05:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/10/11/from-peak-to-peak-is-ready-to-order/2014-10-12T11:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/10/08/speaking-tonight-and-release-of-new-book/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/3d-fptp-book-cover.jpg3D FPTP Book Cover'From Peak to Peak' - my book about our journey from Ruapehu to Aoraki/ Mt Cook2014-10-09T05:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/09/28/peak-to-peak-2014-the-movie-is-here/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/summit.jpgsummit2015-01-23T02:38:26+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/09/21/peak-to-peak-2014-ben-nevis-to-mt-blanc-trip-report-with-images/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2616.jpgIMG_2616The ridge following the standard route down which thousands of people with little experience climb every year. No wonder there are accidents here as it is very exposed in places.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2586.jpgIMG_2586Climbing the steepest part of the route - the final pitch to the col on Mt Maudit https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2648.jpgIMG_2648Back at the train station after the climb and the first time in 22 days we could take non-human power!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2618.jpgIMG_2618Alan coming down from the summit, two climber apparent on the summit behind him.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2609.jpgIMG_2609Summit shot - still friends after 22 days of each others company - another epic Peak to Peak trip!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2604.jpgIMG_2604Yours truly very happy to be on top - and even happier that the wind died down as we sumited!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2601.jpgIMG_2601Alan Silva - the 52 year old hard man from Australia - on the summit of Mt Blanc.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2590.jpgIMG_2590As the sun comes up - two climbers visible on the ridge of Mt Maudithttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2577.jpgIMG_2577Alan straps on crampons at 3AM for our final push for the summit.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2573.jpgIMG_2573Feeling tired and claustrophobic in the noisy dining area of Refuge Cosmiques2026-01-29T07:11:12+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/04/09/what-makes-people-do-the-things-they-do-and-what-makes-people-not-do-the-things-they-want-to-do/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/emotions.jpgemotionsList of 48 emotions as defined by HUMAINE (source: http://emotion-research.net/projects/humaine/earl)2017-11-03T15:10:01+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/09/09/peak-to-peak-2014-ben-nevis-to-mount-blanc-by-human-power-is-complete/2014-09-13T17:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/09/01/day-18-four-days-to-chamonix/2014-09-04T21:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/08/28/the-anzacs-have-landed-2/2014-09-09T08:31:22+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/08/28/the-anzacs-have-landed/2014-08-29T19:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/08/27/its-channel-time/2014-08-27T17:13:25+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/08/20/hello-england/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2252.jpgIMG_2252Hadrians Wallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2231.jpgIMG_2231Entering Englandhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2194.jpgIMG_2194Alan Silva cycling through central Glasgowhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2189.jpgIMG_2189Arriving at Loch Lomondhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2171.jpgIMG_2171Alan Silva cycling through Glen Coe in heavy rain and traffichttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2137.jpgIMG_2137Alan Silva on the C M D arete heading up to the summit of Ben Nevishttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2113.jpgIMG_2113Alan Silva checking out Tower Ridge on Ben Nevishttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2139.jpgIMG_2139Alan Silva getting highhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2144.jpgIMG_2144Pulling a headstand on the summit in the cloud.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2141.jpgIMG_2141Alan Silva and Grant Rawlinson on the summit of Ben Nevis2014-08-20T16:48:45+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/08/17/peak-to-peak-is-off-and-drowning/2014-08-26T15:55:24+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/07/31/peak-to-peak-2014-summit-of-the-uk-to-the-summit-of-france-by-our-own-human-power/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ben-nevis-1024x681.jpegBen-Nevis-1024x681Ben Nevis, the highest point in the UK at 1344m above sea-level and our official starting point for Peak to Peak 2014 (Photo source: http://www.thestylebox.com/2014/05/29/closer-to-home/)2014-08-10T18:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/peak-to-peak-2014/2014-07-25T05:55:21+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2013/12/11/a-sleeping-giant-kayaking-the-cook-strait/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cropped-pc100013.jpgcropped-pc100013.jpgAlan Silva and Grant Rawlinson near the Tory Channel entrancehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_10801.jpgIMG_1080[1]Landing on Arapawa Island, 5h 10m after leaving the North Island.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_10381.jpgIMG_1038[1]Alan Silva about 2 hours into the paddle, the sunrise and Makara beach Wellington behind him.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_11031.jpgIMG_1103[1]2019-03-22T09:51:23+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/aoraki-mt-cook-new-zealand-2009/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1090.jpgIMG_1090David Ellacot on the first of many rappels down the summit rocks. It would be good to have two 50m ropes for this. We only had one.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1131.jpgIMG_1131Happy campers on the rather bumpy flight out in the chopperhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1128.jpgIMG_1128Day three of waiting for the chopper outside Plateau hut - finally a small break in the wind and it could sneak in and land.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1097.jpgIMG_1097Looking up the Tasman glacier from the summit ridge of Mt Cook. This angle gives a great view of Malte Brun and the West Ridge on the opposite side of the valley.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1083.jpgIMG_1083https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1076.jpgIMG_1076David Ellacott on the summit of Mt Cookhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1073.jpgIMG_1073David Ellacott having fun on the beautifully iced up summit rocks.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1068.jpgIMG_1068David Ellacot leading up the second pitch of the snow gully leading to the start of the summit rocks.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1065.jpgIMG_1065Looking back down the Linda Shelf at a guided party following us.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1063.jpgIMG_1063David Ellacot in the Bergschrund at the top of the Linda Shelf. This point is the start of the snow gully which leads up to the base of the summit rocks.2016-07-31T03:12:31+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2014/01/18/favorite-images-from-peak-to-peak-2013/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/map-of-our-route.jpgMap of our routeCLICK the above image to see an interactive map of our route on FOLLOWMYSPOT website!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1501.jpgIMG_1501https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn0122.jpgDSCN0122Grant Rawlinson just visible on centre right about to cross under the Anzac peaks on avalanche and rock fall threatened slopes.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn0078.jpgDSCN0078https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn0066.jpgDSCN0066Another day, another puncture on the ride south towards Mt Cook.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn0056.jpgDSCN0056Grant Rawlinson starting the paddle in the 'Divorce Machine' inflatable kayak down the Whanganui River.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn0028.jpgDSCN0028Grant Rawlinson, Jim Morrow and Robert Mills enjoy the view in the high winds from the summit of Tahurangi. Photo: Alan Silvahttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn0024.jpgDSCN0024Robert Mills and Grant Rawlinson heading up the crater rim towards the summit of Tahurangi Peak, Mt Ruapehu2014-05-12T05:07:13+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/05/05/climbing-arapiles-a-vertical-slice-of-australian-heaven/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-trapeze.jpgthe trapezeSometimes we need to take a step into the unknow even if we are unsure where it may lead.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1902.jpgIMG_1902The postcard shot & my favorite photo from the trip. Alan Silva, a great guy, in a great location with a great view. Thanks Alan for showing me this beautiful part of the world!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1896.jpgIMG_1896Alan Silva enjoys the view from another great belay spothttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1890.jpgIMG_1890Alan Silva on lead nearing the 7th pitch of Syrinxhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1879.jpgIMG_1879Alan Silva summits Mitre Peak in the wethttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1869.jpgIMG_1869Alan Silva doing what all good climbers do on wet days. Catching up on reading and fluid intake.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1864.jpgIMG_1864What are you looking at?https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1850.jpgIMG_1850The plaque located on a small crag when you enter Mt Arapileshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1836.jpgIMG_1836View down from the Bard to other groups of climbers enjoying the vertical crazinesshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1793.jpgIMG_1793We stayed in the National Hotel in the small town of Natimuk, nearby to Arapiles2014-05-12T01:39:57+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/03/10/climb-kilimanjaro-in-3d/2014-03-11T06:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/videos/2014-03-02T07:15:18+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/contact/2014-02-25T23:16:22+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/speaking-programms/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/icaew_dinner2012-353.jpgICAEW_Dinner2012-3532014-02-25T22:26:12+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2014/02/10/climb-aconcagua-in-3d/2014-02-11T00:26:20+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/02/02/an-open-water-sea-kayaking-expedition-to-pulau-pisang/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1586.jpgIMG_1586Could tqwqwdqwdcwqhere be any better breakfast than this? Breakfast of champions - Roti Prata, fish curry and Teh Tarik!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1589.jpgIMG_1589Sunrise frqwdcqcdqcdwcom Pontian town on the west coast of Malaysia, our launching point.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/close-up-of-route-to-pulau-pisang.jpgClose up of route to Pulau PisangA close up of our GPS track to Pulau Pisang starting from the small town of Pontian.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pulau-pisang_map-singapore.jpgPulau Pisang_Map SingaporeMap of our route to Pulau Pisang in relation to Singapore.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_3821.jpgIMG_3821V for Victory! I was very proud of Stephanie for paddling 28km in an open sea crossing like this. She was pretty tired but never missed a stroke for 5 hours paddling.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_3817.jpgIMG_3817https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1677.jpgIMG_1677On the way home. The mainland looks a long way away and we were concerned about the wind picking up. We made it back in 2h15mins.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1676.jpgIMG_1676Halfway through the paddle - about 7km from Pulau Pisang.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1671.jpgIMG_1671Under way. Pulau Pisang still looks a long long way away. Stephanie's first open water kayaking trip and she was amazed how long it took to get to the Island.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1670.jpgIMG_1670Stephanie gets her feet wet at the bottom of the breakwater as we prepare to depart Pontian.2014-02-07T05:28:12+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2014/01/06/peak-to-peak-2013-the-movie/2014-01-07T09:32:03+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/12/24/peak-to-peak-is-complete/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1422.jpgIMG_1422The true summit of Cook as seen here, horribly corniced!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/alan-abseiling.jpgalan abseilingAlan Silva abseiling down the summit rocks of mt Cook.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1424.jpgIMG_1424Alan Silva approaching the summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook. His seventh time on the summit and my second.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1431.jpgIMG_1431Alan Silva carefully down climbing from the summit of Mt Cook.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1409.jpgIMG_1409Alan Silva in his element climbing the summit rocks on Mt Cook.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1404.jpgIMG_1404Alan Silva in pain on the Linda Shelf as he struggles to rewarm frozen fingers.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1349.jpgIMG_1349Alan Silva working his way up the steep loose scree slopes towards Cinerama Col.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1323.jpgIMG_1323Alan Silva cycling up the Tasman Valley Road with his climbing pack strapped to the back of his bike.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dscn0177.jpgDSCN0177Walking out at the end of peak to peak along the Ball Track. - tired but happy.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dscn0162.jpgDSCN01622014-02-10T23:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/12/17/the-icing-on-the-cake/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_12471.jpgIMG_1247[1]Riding upwards towards Burkes pass at 709m, outside the small town of Fairlie.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_12841.jpgIMG_1284[1]Coming down into beautiful Pake Pukaki. On a clear day Aoraki/Mt Cook is clearly visible at the end of this lake.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_12541.jpgIMG_1254[1]Alan Silva, cycling towards Lake Pukaki in strong headwinds alongside fields of colorful Lupin.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_12911.jpgIMG_1291[1]It was so hot on the ride south I tok a rest wherever I could!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_12341.jpgIMG_1234[1]Who says there is no Wallabies in New Zealand? This is the first time I have ever seen one, unfortunately dead after bing hit by a car on the side of the road.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_12111.jpgIMG_1211[1]The beautiful Rakaia river as seen from the bottom of the Rakaia Gorge.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_10111.jpgIMG_1011[1]2013-12-26T00:18:08+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/12/13/hard-yakka-cycling-picton-to-rangiora/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_11571.jpgIMG_1157[1]The beautiful Kaikoura coastline - complete with seal colonies!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_11141.jpgIMG_1114[1]Alan Silva battling up another hill in the hot sun.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_11361.jpgIMG_1136[1]Overlooking the beautiful Kaikoura coastline.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_11261.jpgIMG_1126[1]The 'Pedallers Rest' - a wonderfully peaceful retreat to spend a night for tired cyclists.2013-12-15T15:32:54+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/12/09/the-calm-before-the-storm/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_10041.jpgIMG_1004[1]Alan and I with the 25 children from Makara school after giving them a presentation earlier today.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_09911.jpgIMG_0991[1]Tim Taylor from NZ Kayaker and Alan Silva at Makara beach this morning - scoping the route out across the Cook Strait. 27km to safety on the other side!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_09921.jpgIMG_0992[1]Alan and I on Makara beach checking out the Cook Strait - 27km to safety on the other side!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_10171.jpgIMG_1017[1]A trial paddle off Makara beach this afternoon.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_09561.jpgIMG_0956[1]Alan enjoying some nice weather outside Levin.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_09641.jpgIMG_0964[1]Enjoying a beer in Levin at the end of 110km.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_09481.jpgIMG_0948[1]Fixing the first flat tyre in the rain after 20km.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_09441.jpgIMG_0944[1]Loving the rain and the vehicles!2013-12-10T20:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/12/07/fair-flying-down-state-highway-1/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0831.jpgIMG_0831Even in the rain the river is beautifulhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0742.jpgIMG_0742Camp site on the first night on the river.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0696.jpgIMG_0696Descending the very hard icy traverse to access the crater rimhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_07031.jpgIMG_0703Descending the crater wallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0693.jpgIMG_0693Mountaineer Robert Mills descending from the summit.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0691.jpgIMG_0691Axe and Robert Mills on the summit of Tahurangu with the NZ fire service flag. The expedition donated NZ$1000 to the Toko and Stratford volunteer fire brigades on the summit.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0820.jpgIMG_0820On the mighty Whanganui River, in the rain!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0745.jpgIMG_0745Rest Stop!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0717.jpgOn Ya Bike!On Ya Bike!!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0689.jpgIMG_0689On Top Of Ruapehu, the highest point known as Tahurangi Peak2013-12-09T04:09:47+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/12/02/peak-to-peak-a-great-start/2013-12-02T14:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/11/24/peak-to-peak-2013-7-days-till-kick-off/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn1651.jpgDSCN1651https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/36km-kayak.jpg36km kayakhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/follow-my-spot.jpgFollow my SPOT2013-11-25T07:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/09/02/the-next-adventure-peak-to-peak-2013-by-crampons-kayaks-and-bicycles/2013-12-10T20:25:45+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/11/10/peak-to-peak-2013-meet-the-team/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/alan-at-unwin-hut-feb-2011-photo-grant-rawlinson-collection-001.jpgAlan at Unwin Hut Feb 2011 Photo Grant Rawlinson Collection-001https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2898.jpgIMG_2898https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1156-001.jpgIMG_1156-001https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jim-morrow.jpegjim morrowhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tim-taylor.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/alan-silva_packsaddlers-dunphys-camp-splendour-rock-13th-march-2011-027.jpgAlan Silva_Packsaddlers (Dunphy's Camp) - Splendour Rock 13th March 2011 027https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rob-mills-hunting-march-2010-006.jpgrob mills hunting march 2010 0062013-11-11T23:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/10/27/house-hunting-in-iskander-a-seakayaking-microadventure-in-search-of-a-home/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/map-of-route.jpgMap of routehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0518.jpgIMG_0518https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0513.jpgIMG_0513https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0504.jpgIMG_0504Have you ever seen so many drums? These are used to support the nets for the fish farmshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0495.jpgIMG_0495Huge rain storms off in the distance.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0493.jpgIMG_0493https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0485.jpgIMG_0485Passing through fish farms on the way homehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0454.jpgIMG_0454Passing under the road bridge to Danga Island.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0442.jpgIMG_0442Still under construction but what a beautiful spot when its finished - right on the waters edge!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0437.jpgIMG_0437As we got closer it got larger and larger.2013-10-27T10:33:01+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/10/14/a-journey-to-the-end-of-asia-kayaking-tanjung-piai/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/day-1.jpgDay 1Map of our route on day one with km markings.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/day-2.jpgDay 2Map of our route on day two with km markings.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0098.jpgIMG_0098Stephanie celebrating the 1st 8km of the trip after crossing under the 2nd link.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0088.jpgIMG_0088Underneath the second link bridge.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0059.jpgIMG_0059Heading south west - the second link bridge linking Singapore to Malaysia in the distance.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0033.jpgIMG_0033The entrance to Puteri Harbourhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0028.jpgIMG_0028The Divorce Machine felt right at home as we paddled her our past some other very expensive pleasure craft. https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0020.jpgIMG_0020We started the journey from Puteri Harbour. This friendly security guard allowed us to use the private jetty.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0009.jpgIMG_0009Stephanie fueling up on Roti Canai in Gelang Patah before we start. This stuff is heavy and no need to eat for a few hours afterwards, perfect for kayaking!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0328.jpgIMG_0328I love this sign as we drove back into Singapore! 'Welcome to Singapore' on one side. 'Death to Drug Traffickers' on the other!2013-10-15T18:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/10/07/a-changi-airport-transit-stop-microadventure-beach-beer-and-boats/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/beach_wide.jpgBeach_wideAll set-up on Changi Beach ready to go.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ubin-temple.jpgUbin templehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tiger-time.jpgTiger timehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_00000076.jpgIMG_00000076Bevan back at Changi Terninal 3 after a successful microadventurehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_00000072.jpgIMG_00000072https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_00000067.jpgIMG_00000067Bevan enjoying a beer on Pulau Ubin with the friendly store ownerhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_00000064.jpgIMG_00000064Bevan arrives at Pulau Ubin as the sunsets.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/depart-pulau-ubin.jpgDepart Pulau Ubinhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/boat-in-channel.jpgBoat in channelPaddling across the Johor Strait.2013-10-09T09:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/17/day-7-17-march-video-post-from-tingri/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/thong-la-5200m-with-jim-morrow.jpgThong la 5200m with Jim MorrowWith Jim Morrow on the Thong Lahttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/luke-with-tingri-babe.jpgLuke with Tingri babeLuke hanging out with a Tingri babehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/town-of-tingri.jpgtown of tingriThe main drag of Tingrihttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/view-of-shisha.jpgView of Shisha5100m on the Thong La pass with Shisha Pangma over my right shoulder - worlds 14th highest mountain (8024m)2013-09-27T06:32:52+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/09/16/experience-the-worlds-most-beautiful-walk-the-annapurna-circuit-in-3d/2019-10-12T03:27:18+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/08/25/dodging-giants-a-sea-kayaking-microadventure-to-pulau-jong/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/route-map1.jpgRoute mapOur route as mapped by GPS, 21.6 km in total.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3097.jpgIMG_3097The rocky foreshore around St Johns.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3091.jpgIMG_3091Having a rest and swim on the beautiful Sisters Islands.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3087.jpgIMG_3087Pulau Jong way out in the distance.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3086.jpgIMG_3086We have a thing for anchor chains.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3079.jpgIMG_3079We gave way to this guy.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3074.jpgIMG_3074Pulau Semakau as seen from Pulau Jong. Pulau Semakau is Singapore's landfill receiving station - which means all the trash is dumped here. But it is in the form of ash after being burnt by huge incinerators so there is no smell.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3073.jpgIMG_3073A small beach on Pulau Jong.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3069.jpgIMG_3069Because of the low tide we could land on Pulau Jong, its a lovely peaceful little uninhabited island.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_3048.jpgIMG_3048A close -up of Pulau Jong at low tide.2013-08-25T09:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/08/18/crocodile-hunting-in-singapore-a-sea-kayaking-microadventure-from-kranji-to-sungei-boloh/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2828.jpgIMG_2828SUP fishing??!! This guy was standing up and balancing on a big sheet of polystyrene as he fished with a net - impressive!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2826.jpgIMG_2826Crab for breakfast?https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2824.jpgIMG_2824All set and ready to go at 9AM sharp.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/route-map.jpgRoute mapMap of our 20.25km routehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2999.jpgIMG_2999A well earned late lunch, pork, omelette and kailan. Food tastes great after 5 hours on the water!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2997.jpgIMG_2997Back in the carpark and rolling up the Divorce Machine after another great microadventurehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2954.jpgIMG_2954Passing a fish farm with a lavish floating garden.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2953.jpgIMG_2953There is very little vessel traffic in this area - this was one of only two large boats we saw.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2946.jpgIMG_2946These two guys came out to check us out and 'bark' us away.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2941.jpgIMG_2941HIghlight of the day - Mr Ang on the left and his friend invite us into their kelong.2015-01-22T09:43:59+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/08/11/sleeping-with-rats-an-overnight-microadventure-to-the-sisters-islands/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2807.jpgIMG_2807Back on Sentosa again the morning after... Sisters Island is evident in the distance, 3.5km away.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2764.jpgIMG_2764Sisters Island in the distance.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2762.jpgIMG_2762https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2760.jpgIMG_2760All loaded up on Sentosa and ready to paddle.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img-20130808-00141.jpgIMG-20130808-00141https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img-20130808-00137.jpgIMG-20130808-00137Home for the night. The MACPAC tent on Sisters Islandhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img-20130807-00129.jpgIMG-20130807-00129Hmmmm.... BBQ sausages - yum!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img-20130807-00127.jpgIMG-20130807-00127Cooking some noodles and sausages over the BBQhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img-20130807-00103.jpgIMG-20130807-00103Stephanie leaving the shores of Sentosa and heading out across the shipping channel2014-07-06T14:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/07/31/a-geocaching-microadventure/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_2719.jpgIMG_2719Mum and Dad checking out the GPS directions to the geocache.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_2712.jpgIMG_2712Heading into the junglehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_2706.jpgIMG_2706Success! Mum and Dad with their first geocache find.2013-08-24T01:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/06/09/kayaking-kukup-a-world-first-circumnavigation-of-pulau-tekukor-for-30/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010721.jpgP1010721Looking out into the Malacca Strait at some huge cargo vessels.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010729.jpgP1010729https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010731.jpgP1010731https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010732.jpgP1010732Looking across the strait to Pulau Tekukor (Tekukor Island) - the worlds second largest uninhabited mangrove Island.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010734_mudskipper.jpgP1010734_mudskipperA closeup of a mudskipperhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010742.jpgP1010742Stephanie paddling back up the river at low tide as we finish the paddle.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010743.jpgP1010743https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010746.jpgP1010746Jettyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/p1010747.jpgP1010747Stephanie with the Divorce Machine all packed up in the boot.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/map-of-pulau-kukup.jpgMap of Pulau KukupThe GPS track our route showing km markings in red.2013-07-15T06:30:34+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/04/07/inflatable-sea-kayaking-micro-adventure-sentosa-to-st-johns-island/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010085.jpgP1010085The view across the straight to Sentosa Island from Tekukor Island in the pouring rain. You can see how the visibility dropped and made it dangerous to paddle amongst the high speed ferries.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010120.jpgP1010120Finally back at Tanjong beach - very happy and a little tired.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010116.jpgP1010116Some of the million dollar properties at Sentosa Cove.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010113.jpgP1010113My hands after 5 hours immersed in water.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010088.jpgP1010088Stephanie finds shelter on Tekukor Island from the rain and lightning.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010086.jpgP1010086Living the dream.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010083.jpgP1010083That white water just infront of the boat is a sign of two different current streams meeting. Was hard work paddling through this and it filled the boat up with water.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010082.jpgP1010082Paddling home - Marina Bay sands in the distance.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010073.jpgP1010073Kusu means 'turtle' in Chinese apparently.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1010063.jpgP1010063The signboard on Kusu Island.2016-08-05T01:21:46+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/04/15/sea-kayaking-microadventure-changi-village-to-the-east-coast-saf-yacht-club/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/map-of-route.pngMap of routehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/singapore-20130413-00052.jpgSingapore-20130413-00052The skipper of the Divorce Machine refuels at Changi Village hawker centre.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img-20130413-00034.jpgIMG-20130413-00034https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img-20130413-00005.jpgIMG-20130413-00005Stephanie prepares the "Divorce Machine' on a beautiful morning on Changi beach.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img-20130413-00015.jpgIMG-20130413-00015Beautiful flat conditions initially as the sun rises and we head towards Changi finger. The land visible on the left of the photo is the South Eastern coast of Malaysia.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img-20130413-00029.jpgIMG-20130413-00029This huge dredger was working at the end of Changi fingerhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img-20130413-00044.jpgIMG-20130413-00044https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img-20130413-00049.jpgIMG-20130413-00049The red colored roof of the SAY Yacht club in the distance was a welcome sight.2013-07-15T06:26:28+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/05/05/inflatable-sea-kayaking-micro-adventure-sembawang-beach-to-changi-beach/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/route.jpgRouteMap of the route from Sembawang beach to Changi beach.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gopr0007.jpgDCIM100GOPROCabin boy Blair Spendelow took this shot with his GOPRO waterproof camera.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/capture.jpgCaptureLove the bow wave of this vessel which steamed past it at a fair rate of knots in the Johor Strait.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010686.jpgP1010686The end is in sight! Changi beach in the distance.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010677.jpgP1010677The tide was so low we had to paddle a long way off Chek Jawa Marine Reserve on Pulau Ubin.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010672.jpgP1010672Cabin Boy Spendelow working hard on the bilge pump.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010669.jpgP1010669We saw a number of these beautiful birds, they are very elegant and have long legs and for some reason remind of me Gwyneth Paltrow. If anyone knows the name of these birds please let me know.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010667.jpgP1010667I jumped out for a wee swim in the Johor Strait and took this photo of Blair.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010660.jpgP1010660Crossing the Johor Strait to Pulau Ubin.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010658.jpgP1010658We stopped at Punggol jetty for a quick stretch.2015-10-24T17:48:24+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/07/07/its-time-to-climb-k2/2013-07-10T04:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/06/21/the-worst-haze-ever-in-singapore/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/capture.jpgCaptureThe PSI scale from NEA website.2013-06-26T14:25:00+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/06/19/a-failed-microadventure-kayaking-safyc-to-sentosa/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/safyc-to-manamana.jpgSAFYC to ManamanaThe route we took from SAFYC to Manamana2013-08-09T15:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/06/18/climb-denali-the-highest-mountain-in-north-america-in-2-5-minutes/2013-08-04T19:43:51+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/06/11/she-did-it-margaret-watroba-a-post-climb-interview-with-the-1st-australian-lady-to-summit-everest-from-the-north-and-south/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo.jpgphotoMargaret Watroba victorious on the summit of Everest for the second time after climbing the North Ridge/North Col route.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-2.jpgphoto 2Margaret Watroba - Superwoman of Everest2013-06-14T05:56:26+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/singapore-mountaineering-federation-winter-expedition-to-the-karakoram/2013-05-29T07:04:11+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2013/05/16/sayang-omak-orphanage-duri-sumatra-indonesia-local-people-helping-local-people/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/003-axe-sayang-omak-120513.jpg003 Axe Sayang Omak 120513https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/002-axe-sayang-omak-120513.jpg002 Axe Sayang Omak 120513https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/001-axe-sayang-omak-120513.jpg001 Axe Sayang Omak 1205132013-07-09T00:29:00+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/03/30/maiden-voyage-of-the-divorce-machine-a-kayaking-micro-adventure-from-changi-to-pulau-ubin/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/map-pulau-ubin.jpgMap Pulau Ubinhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img-20130329-00430.jpgIMG-20130329-00430https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img-20130329-00446.jpgIMG-20130329-00446Some of the things we decided to give way to in the Singapore Straitshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/singapore-20130329-00451.jpgSingapore-20130329-00451Stephanie arrives back at Changi beach after completing the maiden voyage of 'The Divorce Machine'https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/p10009992.jpgP1000999https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/singapore-20130329-00454.jpgSingapore-20130329-00454'The Divorce Machine' all packed up in 15 minutes flat fits into this fairly small bundle.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/p10009991.jpgP1000999Carrying the divorce machine on my head for a short distance across the interior of Pulau Ubin.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/p1000996.jpgP1000996Paddling through the mangroves - I imagined we could have been in the Amazon!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/p1000999.jpgP1000999https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/p1000981.jpgP1000981A 'Kelong' or floating fish farm.2020-12-25T11:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/05/10/its-summit-time-on-everest-climb-the-most-famous-route-on-the-worlds-most-famous-mountain-in-3d-in-only-3-minutes/2013-05-11T17:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/05/01/san-francisco-to-la-driving-the-big-sur/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010261-001.jpgP1010261-001Stephanie and I with Clara at her dinner table after her introducing her to some New Zealand Fish Pie (recipe courtesy of my Mum - thanks Mum!)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010387.jpgP1010387IN Santa Cruz - it seemed like a good idea to ride the Giant Dipper roller coaster just after a bowl of clam chowder.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010392.jpgP1010392In the Giant Dipper - with a cheeky monkey behind us. It may be the 4th oldest roller coaster in the USA and made of wood but it still scared the shit out of me.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010324.jpgP1010324Sharp Park Pier - very windy walk but nice views.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010415.jpgP1010415Stephanie in the town of Monterey - ex Sardine cannery capital of the world, now home to a cool aquarium.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010530.jpgP1010530Sadly all trips come to an end.... Thank you California for the wonderful time and beautiful memories.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010494-001.jpgP1010494-001A panorama of the views on the drive - click the image to enlarge.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2266.jpgIMG_2266All suited up in commercial diver gear with the super cool Dan Vasey at the Marine Diving Technology facility.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2247.jpgIMG_2247Me blowing bubbles in the tank at the Marine Diving Technology facility.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2246.jpgIMG_2246Never miss an opportunity to pull a headstand.2013-05-02T21:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/04/29/exmag-article-on-climbing-mt-dixon/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/exmag-article.jpgEXMAG articleEXMag, January 20132013-05-01T04:23:58+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/images-from-everest/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imgp0792.jpgIMGP0792View from the summit looking down North East ridge into Tibethttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imgp0787.jpgIMGP0787View from summit looking down South Ridge into Nepalhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imgp0815.jpgIMGP0815Descending the exit cracks on the North East Ridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imgp0795.jpgIMGP0795Climbing the ladder on the 2nd stephttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imgp0822.jpgIMGP0822Tent life at 8300mhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imgp04031.jpgIMGP0403View of North Face of Everest from around 150km on the drive into basecamp in Tibethttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imgp0399.jpgIMGP0399View ofr Everest on the drive in from https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2159.jpgIMG_2159Sun rising over the 3rd step and the summit pyramid of Everest North East Ridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/descending-exhausted-into-the-clouds-at-7500m-grant-rawlinson.jpgDescending exhausted into the clouds at 7500m - Grant RawlinsonAn exhausted Jim Morrow escaping the death zone in 2011 with frost bitten fingers after a failed summit attempthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3rd-rock-step.jpg3rd rock stepApproaching the 3rd rock step2025-01-04T07:37:30+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2013/03/31/walking-the-beagle-channel/2013-04-06T14:08:56+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/paso-de-oveja/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn1531.jpgDSCN1531Cooking dinner in the tenthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn1509.jpgDSCN1509Lovely river viewshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn1513.jpgDSCN1513The snow started to get deeper the further up we trekkedhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn1512.jpgDSCN1512Horses grazing in the treeshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sany0393.jpgSANYO DIGITAL CAMERAHeading up towards the pass - route finding was a challenge as the snow got deeper.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sany0409.jpgSANYO DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sany0406.jpgSANYO DIGITAL CAMERAThomas crossing the passhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sany0400.jpgSANYO DIGITAL CAMERAHeading higher and higherhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sany0397.jpgSANYO DIGITAL CAMERAThe scenery changes dramatically on this trek, higher you really get the sense of being in the alpine environment.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sany0387.jpgSANYO DIGITAL CAMERAWe followed this beautiful stream for 3 hours.2013-03-31T01:30:28+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2013/02/13/cycling-in-the-rain-the-desarukota-tinggi-loop/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tanjung-sutera.jpgTanjung SuteraContact Syed from Tanjung Sutera to book your stay (click image to enlarge).https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/seng-huat-hotel.jpgSeng Huat Hotelhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/taxi-options-tanjong-belungkor.jpgTaxi options Tanjong BelungkorSeng Huat Hotel, its even got aircon! - call to book and speak Mandarin or Malay. https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ferry-schedule-2013-singapore-tanjong-belungkor.jpgFerry schedule 2013 Singapore - Tanjong BelungkorFerry schedule 2013 Singapore - Tanjong Belungkor (click to enlarge)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ferry1.pngFerryMap showing the two ferry options to get to south east peninsula Malaysiahttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p10008651.jpgP1000865A live possum with a dead possum (I dont know the name of this animal but if anyone knows please tell me)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1000885.jpgP1000885Enjoying a wee break from the rain on day 4https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1000913.jpgP1000913Getting close to the finish linehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1000912.jpgP1000912https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1761.jpgIMG_1761Roti Canai in Kota Tinggi - delicious!2013-05-19T07:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/03/25/an-interview-with-female-russian-high-altitude-mountaineer-liudmila-mikhanovskaia/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cid_708f284a-f5f2-452c-8506-440f97b7d38f.jpg!cid_708F284A-F5F2-452C-8506-440F97B7D38FMila with her trainer at Sitsongpeenong Muay Thai Gym in Bangkokhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cid_86cb54ea-3a70-45e4-ac3d-7d0314503fdd.jpg!cid_86CB54EA-3A70-45E4-AC3D-7D0314503FDDMila carrying out one of her other passions: swimming in Pumori Lake in December 2012https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cid_8902fd30-51d8-4113-87de-fa3e66c2b218.jpg!cid_8902FD30-51D8-4113-87DE-FA3E66C2B218Mila relaxing at Manaslu Camp 1 in September 20122013-03-28T06:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/torres-del-paine-circuit-patagonia-trekking/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc00191.jpgDSC00191The magnificent Gray Glacierhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc00190.jpgDSC00190https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc00192.jpgDSC00192The Gray glacier meets Lake Gray.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0597.jpgIMG_0597Neilus acting the clown as usualhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc00155.jpgDSC00155https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0639.jpgIMG_0639https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0628.jpgIMG_0628https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0623.jpgIMG_0623https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0612.jpgIMG_0612https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0611.jpgIMG_06112013-03-24T06:07:57+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2013/02/16/yosemite-valley-rock-climbing/2013-09-11T13:44:16+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/03/15/an-interview-with-margaret-watroba/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-2.jpgphoto (2)Margaret on the summit of Everest, 2011https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-1.jpgphoto (1)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/margaret-turning-around.jpgMargaret turning aroundMargaret making the difficult decision to turn back from her summit push on 19 May 2012 at 8600m on at 8600m, just below the third rock step on the North East ridge of Everest. https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/margaret-at-work.jpgmargaret at workMargaret on the summit of Everest in 2011.2013-03-17T11:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/03/04/passion-unleashed/2013-03-12T08:24:54+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/kepler-track/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0416.jpgDSCN0416Day one was nice weather, here on day two it started to cloud over and day three it rained - very hard.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0411.jpgDSCN0411Day two walk along the ridge line was my favorite - I like high places with nice viewshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0404.jpgDSCN0404On the summit of Mt Luxmore with Stephaniehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0428.jpgDSCN04282013-02-25T23:00:37+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/tongariro-crossing/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0434.jpgDSCN0434On the second night we stayed with Janet Gray - family friend and DOC hut ranger for the Iris Burn Huthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0426.jpgDSCN0426DOC ranger Janet Gray kindly let us stay with her in the Iris Burn hut, complete with our own bed, a hot shower, fireplace and a lovely meal, thanks Janet!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0423.jpgDSCN0423Stephanie on day two, getting a little tired but still smilinghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0414.jpgDSCN0414Descending down the ridge line to Iris Burn huthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0412.jpgDSCN0412Heading along the ridge line on day twohttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0399.jpgDSCN0399Leaving Luxmore hut and heading up to summit Mt Luxmore on day 2https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0395.jpgDSCN0395This is the wise way to get your bags carried to Luxmore hut - some people had their packs flown up here by helicopterhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0382.jpgDSCN0382View over Lake Te Anau from Luxmore huthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0379.jpgDSCN0379Stephanie relaxing in Luxmore huthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0378.jpgDSCN0378About to arrive at Luxmore hut2013-02-25T22:19:33+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/technical-mountaineering-course-new-zealand/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/269.jpg269Sleeping in a snow cavehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/258.jpg258Setting up a belay using a T-slot in the snow on Mt Alymerhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/255.jpg255Climbing My Alymer - the standard training peak for TMC'shttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/241.jpg241Glacier travel traininghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/233.jpg233Hauling our food from the chopper landing site on the Tasman glacier up to the Kelman hut in plastic bags.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/209.jpg209Waiting for the chopper flight into Kelman Hut.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/202.jpg202Prussiking training in Mt Cook villagehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/292.jpg292https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/283.jpg283Ice climbing practicehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/272.jpg272Crevasse rescue practise2013-02-22T15:17:14+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/peak-9144-tasman-glacier-new-zealand/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/502.jpg502Vanessa Wills leads up the Red Buttress on 9144https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/503.jpg503Climbing the 'Red Buttress' rock route on 9144https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/501.jpg501At the base of the rock buttress route on 9144. You need to cross a schrund to get here which is just visible a few metres below my legs.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/506.jpg506Rapelling off the 'Red Buttress' rock route on 9144https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/437.jpg437Vanessa Wills on belay close to the summit of 9144.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/434.jpg434Looking down the snow couloir on 9144https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/432.jpg432Climbing the snow couloir on 9144https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/430.jpg430View of 9144 - the prominent peak in the centre. The couloir route is the natural snow gully to the right of the summit and the red buttress rock climb is just to the left of the prominent central buttress leading down from summit.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/439.jpg439On the summit of 9144 on a cloudy day.2013-02-22T14:30:54+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/the-bright-angel-trail-grand-canyon-usa/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0208.jpgDSCN0208The way wealthy and wise people get to see the canyon!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0217.jpgDSCN0217Another view from the canyon rim, you can see the Colorado River over 1300 vertical metres down at the base of the Canyon.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0210.jpgDSCN0210View from the canyon rimhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0254.jpgDSCN0254One of the warning signs on the Bright Angel Trailhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0205.jpgDSCN0205https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0226.jpgDSCN0226Overlooking the Grand Canyon at sunset - the colors are beautiful.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0230.jpgDSCN0230https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0232.jpgDSCN0232At the bottom and the mighty Colorado River!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0234.jpgDSCN0234Enjoying some quiet time on the Colorado River at the base of the Grand Canyon.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0235.jpgDSCN0235I saw from whit water rafting expeditions coming through while I was down there.2013-02-22T13:56:35+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/yosemite-valley-rock-climbing/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn03221.jpgDSCN0322Relaxing on a belay station on 'inner reaches'. Glorious view of the valley.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0329.jpgDSCN0329https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0290.jpgDSCN0290Beautiful waterfalls on the valley walls.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0284.jpgDSCN0284Standing at the base of the General Sherman - 2700 years old, wish I could live that long!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0283.jpgDSCN0283https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0292.jpgDSCN0292Bill leading the 1st pitch of Nut Cracker - this was a little wet.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0294.jpgDSCN0294Bill and Eric setting up a belay.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0296.jpgDSCN0296Bill climbing higher.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0297.jpgDSCN0297https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn0298.jpgDSCN02982013-02-17T15:37:54+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/cycling-the-coromandel/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/12.jpg12The Miranda hotpools - very relaxing after some hard work on the hills of Coromandelhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/thames-coromandel-20120101-00709.jpgThames-Coromandel-20120101-00709This place is a MUST STOP! Freshly smoked seafood - the garlic smoked mussels rock!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20120101-00716.jpgIMG-20120101-00716We finally got some nice coastal views on the last day ride from Coromandel to Thameshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111231-00706.jpgIMG-20111231-00706https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111231-00704.jpgIMG-20111231-00704Finally at the top - first views of Coromandel town through the cloudhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111231-00703.jpgIMG-20111231-00703Start of the big hill up over the Coromandel range to Coromandel town on the opposite side. I pushed the bike 2.5km up the steeper parts!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111231-00702.jpgIMG-20111231-00702Standing inside the Cathedralhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111231-00694.jpgIMG-20111231-00694Raining again on the walk into Cathedral Cove - took us 1.5 hours return from the Hahei shops.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111230-00692.jpgIMG-20111230-00692Stephanie digging for hot water on hot water beach - make sure you get the timing right with the tides!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111230-00680.jpgIMG-20111230-00680Some of the amazing holiday houses on the Paunui canals2018-11-02T03:01:41+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2012/01/20/interview-with-alan-arnette/2013-01-27T05:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/05/an-8-day-walk-in-the-annapurna/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0307.jpgIMGP0307The entrance to Jomson airporthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0279.jpgIMGP0279Looking down to the beautiful little village of Kagbeni at the entrance to the forbidden Mustang valley.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0306.jpgIMGP0306The very windy walk down to Jomson from Kagbenihttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0301.jpgIMGP0301'Yak" donalds in Kagbeni.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0297.jpgIMGP0297Good drinking and good 'fooding' here.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0285.jpgIMGP0285The sign at the start of the Mustang valleyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0289.jpgIMGP0289Looking up the forbidden valley. The Mustang valley is a restricted zone. Permits cost US$500/person for ten days. https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0270.jpgIMGP0270"School pen, school pen!!" demanded the highway man.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0263.jpgIMGP0263I don't know the name of this peak - but it was 'peeking' over the top of the ridge and looked very nice.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0250.jpgIMGP02502015-02-12T05:21:21+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/16/interview-with-jayden-strickland-taranaki-rescue-helicopter-trust/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jayden.jpgjaydenjayden2013-01-27T05:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/05/22/latest-news-grant-back-at-basecamp/2013-01-27T05:52:32+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/06/29/2000-for-the-taranaki-helicopter-rescue-trust/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/harrys.jpgHarrys2013-01-27T05:51:49+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/01/02/mission-aborted-but-oh-what-an-adventure/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn0128.jpgDSCN0128Alan taking a photo of me taking a photo of him at the huge gut which locked our access. We headed down to the lake shore from here.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000269.jpgP1000269Looking up the Hooker icefall. Pudding Rock with Gardiner hut is visible top right of photo in the mist.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000273.jpgP1000273Alan Silva scrambling around the Hooke lake shore. This took 1.5 hours and was tough work but faster than trying to traverse up higher up the steep moraine.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000268.jpgP1000268The snow cave. A welcome if not wet escape from some rough weather for the night.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000266.jpgP1000266A cold and wet Alan Silva coils the rope as we prepare to leave in the morning.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000265.jpgP1000265https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000264.jpgP1000264https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000257.jpgP1000257https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000255.jpgP1000255Alan Silva heading up above the moraine bluffs above the Hooker lake.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000241.jpgP1000241Walking up the beautiful Hooker Valley track, with one of the large new swing bridges visible in photo centre.2013-01-27T05:51:13+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/01/06/mt-dixon-trip-report-a-lesson-in-risk-management/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000318.jpgP1000318The ridge took me a little by surprise at how sharp it was due to the recent snow falls.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000372.jpgP1000372An Australian climber shows his battle scars after being caught in an avalanche on Zurbriggens ridge, Mt Cook (Photo: Grant Rawlinson)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn0185.jpgDSCN0185Getting intimate with a rock whilst down climbing (Photo: Alan Silva)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000353.jpgP1000353Alan Silva leads the traverse back onto the east ridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000357.jpgP1000357Alan Silva on belay whilst down climbing the soth face of the east ridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000340.jpgP1000340Alan Silva climbing back to the ridge after the fall.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn01751.jpgDSCN0175Me down climbing the summit ridge. Not a place to slip. (Photo: Alan Silva)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000331.jpgP1000331Alan Silva enjoying the view from the summit of Mt Dixonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn0174.jpgDSCN0174Me enjoying straddling the summit of Mt Dixon. (Photo: Alan Silva)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1000334.jpgP1000334Alan Silva works his way up the final summit ridge on Mt Dixon2016-04-14T05:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/01/15/sea-kayaking-the-abel-tasman/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nelson-128.gifnelson-128https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/map_coast.jpgmap_coastMap of the Abel Tasman National park coastline in New Zealand. (Image courtesy of The Sea Kayak company)2013-01-27T05:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/01/26/ten-tips-to-raising-thousands-of-dollars-of-sponsorship/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sworke-2013-final-1.jpgsworke-2013-final-1SWORKE sponsored me eyewear in return for images from Mt Everest wearing their sunglasses. That's me on the right hand side.2019-06-22T06:33:54+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2013/01/24/the-mt-dixon-landslide-mother-nature-in-action/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dixon-landslide1.jpgdixon landslideImage taken by helicopter by Alpine guides. The red line shows our ascent route up Mt Dixon. Clearly evident is the ridge line on Mt Dixon where the landslide started. Plateau hut is circled in red. To give a sense of scale, the horizontal distance from the bottom of the ridge to where the landslide ended is 3km.2013-01-26T10:22:07+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/the-nuns-veil/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nuns-veil-route1.jpgNuns Veil routeThe route up the Nun's Veil in 3D. Click the image to enlarge.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nuns-veil-route.jpgNuns Veil routeThe route up the Nun's Veil in 3D. Click the image to enlarge.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/801.jpg801https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/820.jpg820https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/818.jpg818https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/815.jpg815https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/814.jpg814https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/811.jpg811https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/807.jpg807https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/806.jpg8062013-01-19T07:00:10+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/mt-wakefield-traverse/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/route-up-wakefield.jpgRoute up Wakefield3d image of our route up Mount Wakefieldhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0988.jpgIMG_0988Scrambling down the Wakefield waterfalls, probably not a recommended descent routehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0987.jpgIMG_0987The Hooker glacier and Mt Cook;s summit ridge behind me.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0983.jpgIMG_0983David Ellacott has a well earned break on the summit of Mt Wakefield.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0977.jpgIMG_0977https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0973.jpgIMG_0973Getting close to the top.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0972.jpgIMG_0972On the way up Wakefieldhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0971.jpgIMG_0971David Ellacott on the way up Mt Wakefield. The Tasman valley below him hidden under early morning cloud.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0816.jpgIMG_0816https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0993.jpgIMG_0993We descended the Wakefield waterfalls, the steep vegetated bluffs behind David.2016-02-12T08:46:02+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/cerro-torre-rock-climbing/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1387.jpgIMG_1387Rapping off one of the routeshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1367.jpgIMG_1367Getting high on Aguja Freyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1365.jpgIMG_1365A close up of Aguja Frey - you can just see some climbers on the route, click to enlarge.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1363.jpgIMG_1363We based ourselves at Refugio Frey for a few days. A great place to set-up camp and climb from.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1428.jpgIMG_1428Vanessa leading a nice crack.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1426.jpgCerro Torre, ArgentinaRefugio Frey across Lake Frey. Aguja Frey is the buttress on the right that we climbed.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1415.jpgIMG_1415Almost at the top of Aguja Freyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1412.jpgIMG_1412On top of Aguja Freyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1399.jpgIMG_1399Climbing the 1st pitch of Aguja Frey2013-01-19T06:41:30+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/queen-charlotte-track/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1474.jpgIMG_1474I can't say enough about how nice the views were.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1468.jpgIMG_1468Stephanie at the Cook's Cove - the start of the track. From here we walked for three days back to Anakiwa.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1429.jpgIMG_1429Sleepy little Picton town, where we caught a water taxi to take us to Cook's Cove the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1569.jpgIMG_1569The finish line is at Anakiwa - home of New Zealand's outward bound school which I attended many years ago.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1555.jpgIMG_1555Drying off after a swimhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1552.jpgIMG_1552The Interislander ferry in the distancehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1551.jpgIMG_1551Lunch time!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1549.jpgIMG_1549Beautiful viewshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1513.jpgIMG_1513Stephanie enjoying the views over the Queen Charlotte Soundhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1511.jpgIMG_1511I think this is a Weka?2013-01-19T06:21:20+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/rock-climbing-in-boulder/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn0014.jpgDSCN0014Sitting on top.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp3269.jpgIMGP3269It was easy single rappel to get off the back.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp3262.jpgIMGP3262Getting close to the top.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp3258.jpgIMGP3258Wandering up a pitch n the Flat Iron.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp3256.jpgIMGP3256https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp3248.jpgIMGP3248The Flat irons, just outside Boulder. We climbed the prominent one on the right.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn0017.jpgDSCN0017My climbing partner who I met off a local climbing website. Cannot remember his name but he was a US Ranger and was just back from Iraq. Nice chap.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn0015.jpgDSCN0015Standing on top of the Flat iron, over looking Boulder.2013-01-19T04:05:23+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/ball-pass/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc01217.jpgDSC01217On top of Ball Pass, looking down to the Hooker Lake, the prominent mountain is Mount Sefton.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc01218.jpgDSC01218Looking north west from Ball Pass up the Tasman glacier.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc01220.jpgDSC01220https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc012151.jpgDSC01215A climber traverses around towards Ball Pass in the mist.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ball-pass-route.jpgBall Pass routeThe Ball Pass route up the east of the Hooker glacier. This photo taken from the west side of the Hooker glacier.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/300.jpg300Caroline Hut - a private hut, blends in with the rock and can be hard to spot, Its centre left in this photo if you can see it.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc01204.jpgDSC01204Looking up to the couloir from our bivvy site which heads to the left from the centre of this photo.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc01215.jpgDSC01215https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc01213.jpgDSC01213The rock can be quite sharp and I sliced my hand open.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc01206.jpgDSC01206A Kea (New Zealand mountain parrot). A pain in the ass when you are trying to sleep.2013-01-19T01:39:40+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/gunung-rinjani/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc00120.jpgDSC00120A lady works here rice fields with Gunung Rinjani in the background.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc00192.jpgDSC00192View from the campsitehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc00179.jpgDSC00179https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc00129.jpgDSC00129https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc00127.jpgDSC00127https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc00124.jpgDSC001242022-07-13T09:01:54+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/16/day-6-april-16-video-post-from-nyalam/2013-01-18T07:02:09+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/20/day-10-20-april-video-post-from-basecamp/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mallory-memorial.jpgMallory memorialAt the site of Mallory and Irvine's memorial2013-01-18T07:01:28+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/21/day-11-april-21-video-post-from-basecamp/2013-01-18T07:01:07+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/02/22/video-post-of-malte-brun-climb/2013-01-18T07:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/14/april-14th-video-post-from-everest-base-camp/2013-01-18T07:00:05+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/19/19th-april-video-post-of-the-windy-puja/2013-01-18T06:59:47+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/05/24/may-24-climb-to-the-roof-of-the-world/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/climb-to-camp-3-on-snow.jpgClimb to Camp 3 on snowEntering the deathzone, above 8000mhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/climb-to-camp-3-on-rock.jpgClimb to Camp 3 on rockClimbing from Camp2 to Camp 3https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/traverse-step-1-step-2.jpgTraverse step 1 step 2Traversing between the 1st and 2nd step is also rather exposed.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/camp-3-highest-camp-in-world.jpgCamp 3 - highest camp in worldMark Horrell enjoying the view at camp 3 - highest campsite in the world.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/long-way-to-fall.jpgLong way to fallIf you fall here you will go for 3000m, all the way to the Rongbuk Glacierhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pocket-rocket-on-traverse.jpgPocket Rocket on traverseThe pocket rocket on an exposed traverse at 8800mhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cold-in-tent.jpgCold in tentA cold night at camp 3 at 8300mhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/back-at-abc-after-the-summit-relief.jpgBack at ABC after the summit - reliefBack at ABC after the summit - reliefhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/axe-on-top-of-the-world.jpgAxe on top of the worldAxe on Everest 2012, 7:10AM(Nepal Time) 19th Mayhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3rd-rock-step.jpg3rd rock stepClimbing the 3rd rock step, summit directly behind still one hour away.2015-11-07T01:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/05/09/may-9th-update-from-basecamp/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/axe-on-the-north-col_small.jpgaxe on the north col smallaxe on the north col smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/margaret-ands-chedda-up-ncol_small.jpgmargaret ands chedda up ncol smallmargaret ands chedda up ncol smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/axe-writing-blog-in-comms-tent-with-everest-view_small.jpgaxe writing blog in comms tent with everest view smallaxe writing blog in comms tent with everest view smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dorje-sherpa-and-chedda-sherpa-chilling-out-at-abc_small.jpgdorje sherpa and chedda sherpa chilling out at abc smalldorje sherpa and chedda sherpa chilling out at abc smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mila-and-mark-climbing-the-north-col_paint.jpgmila and mark climbing the north col paintmila and mark climbing the north col painthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/axe-and-albanian-team-leader-george_small.jpgaxe and albanian team leader george smallaxe and albanian team leader george smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mark-dickson-on-the-walk-up-to-advanced-basecamp_small.jpgmark dickson on the walk up to advanced basecamp smallmark dickson on the walk up to advanced basecamp smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mila-climbing-north-col_small.jpgmila climbing north col smallmila climbing north col smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/view-of-everest-out-the-comms-tent-window_small.jpgview of everest out the comms tent window smallview of everest out the comms tent window smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mark-horrel-coming-up-to-ncol_small.jpgmark horrel coming up to ncol smallmark horrel coming up to ncol small2013-01-18T06:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/06/06/axe-on-everest-2012-youtube-photo-slideshow/2013-01-18T06:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/10/05/close-up-tvnz-4-october-2012/2013-01-18T06:56:45+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/03/john-foord-signs-on-as-main-expedition-sponsor/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/john-foord-photo.jpgJohn Foord photoBeing passed the John Foord banner by Graham Copland, Managing director, John Foord International2013-01-17T07:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/11/21/injuries/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/pic00001.jpgPIC00001https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/loose-fitting-climbing-harness.jpgLoose fitting climbing harnesshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/master1.jpgMaster2013-01-17T07:02:58+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/02/05/expedition-title-sponsor-john-foord/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jf-axe-group-photo.jpgJF & Axe - Group PhotoWith the John Foord teamhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greg-axe.jpgGreg & AxeWith Valuation Director, Mr Gregory Dickersonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/graham-axe.jpgGraham & AxeWith Managing Director, Mr Graham Copland2013-01-17T07:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/02/27/why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/debra-and-me-and-helen.jpgDebra and me and helenDebra nursing me when I am 2.5 months old. My other sister Helen on the left.2013-01-17T06:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/23/the-taranaki-rescue-helicopter-trust-a-grisly-reminder/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1221.jpgIMG_12212013-01-17T06:59:11+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/12/26/ngima-grimen-sherpa-a-tribute/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc06034.jpgDSC06034Ngima Sherpa(on left) with his customary smile, Kaji Sherpa and I share a tent at the North Col, 7000m on Everest's North Ridge2013-01-17T06:58:17+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/01/18/february-17th-everest-presentation-evening/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/scmfeb17_highres.jpgSCMFeb17_Highres2013-01-16T09:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/02/21/february-17th-presentation-evening-a-sucess/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_3783.jpgIMG_3783Presenting to 63 people at 1-Altitude, The evening raised S$1500 for charity.2013-01-16T09:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/03/28/communicating-from-mt-everest/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_3866.jpgIMG_3866De-Lorme GPS on the left, SPOT tracker on the righthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_3865.jpgIMG_3865Thuruya XT Satellite phone on the left, Nokia mobile phone on the right.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/notes-on-signs.jpgnotes on signsThe signal's to be made using blankets laid in the snowhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/crossed-blankets.jpgcrossed blanketsPhotograph of the crossed blankets2013-01-16T09:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/06/11/axe-on-everest-presentation-evening-thursday-28-june-2012-upstairs-harrys-on-boat-quay/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/axe-on-everest-2012-presentation-evening-thursday-28th-june.jpgAxe on Everest 2012 presentation evening - Thursday 28th June2013-01-16T09:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/07/16/axe-on-everest-presentation-heads-to-nz-in-august/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/axe-on-everest_taranaki-august-2012.jpgAxe on Everest_Taranaki August 20122013-01-16T09:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/08/25/axe-on-everest-presents-at-the-singapore-cricket-club-wednesday-29-august-2012/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cid_image003_jpg01cd6fe9.jpg!cid_image003_jpg@01CD6FE92013-01-16T09:21:17+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/08/20/axe-on-everest-goes-down-under-in-august/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/handing-over-the-cheque.jpgHanding over the chequeCEO of JSL, Mr Allan Jufferman's hands over the cheque to TRHT PR and Sponsorship coordinator Mrs Michelle Zender. Awesome effort JSL and TRHT!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/speaking-to-catlins-in-phuket.jpgspeaking-to-catlins-in-phuketSpeaking to the Catlin group in Phuket at the 'UFIT wellness weekend' August 2012. Photo credit: Cheryl Linhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000105.jpgP1000105A view of Paritutu rock in New Plymouth from the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000096.jpgP1000096TRHT pilot Fergus MacLachlan lands us at St Patricks primary school in Inglewood, sudents visible in the background.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000088.jpgP1000088My sister Debra Avery meets the flight crew from the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust who flew her to hospital after her accident on 24 February 2012. L to R: Jayden Strickland (Chief Crewman), Debra Avery, Roger Blume (Paramedic), Fergus MacLachlan (Pilot)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000006.jpgP1000006With the students from St Josephs primary school in Stratfordhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/313047_10151097649609441_1844697346_n11.jpg313047_10151097649609441_1844697346_n[1]The students from the lovely St Patricks primary school in Inglewood awaiting our arrival as we land in Taranaki Rescue Helicopterhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8059_10151097650889441_156522407_n21.jpg8059_10151097650889441_156522407_n[2]Being presented a cheque from St Patricks Primary School as a donation to the TRHT. St Patricks raised the money through various activities including a sausage sizzle - well done!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/313047_10151097649609441_1844697346_n1.jpg313047_10151097649609441_1844697346_n[1]https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8059_10151097650889441_156522407_n2.jpg8059_10151097650889441_156522407_n[2]2013-01-16T09:21:04+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/07/02/axe-on-everest-in-kuala-lumpur-9th-july/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kl-everest-evening.jpgKL Everest evening2013-01-16T09:20:51+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/06/24/axe-on-everest-presentation-evening-thursday-28-june-2012-upstairs-harrys-on-boat-quay-2/2013-01-16T09:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/09/30/axe-on-everest-in-support-of-indonesia-orphanages/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1585-x2.jpgIMG1585-X2Presenting to Chevron contractors in the RekindWorleyParsons Office.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1548-xl.jpgIMG1548-XLWith Mrs Rawlinson before I present at the BBar, Durihttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1522-m.jpgIMG1522-MPresenting to the International School Rumbaihttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1663-x2.jpgIMG1663-X2With the students from the Sebangga Catholic School after my presentation which was conducted through an interpreter (Thanks Mr Benny!)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1636-x2.jpgIMG1636-X2https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1630-x2.jpgIMG1630-X2Entering the Sebangga Catholic Schoolhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1624-x2.jpgIMG1624-X2A public presentation to 60 people at the 'BBar' on Saturday eveninghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1617-x2.jpgIMG1617-X2The Sayang Omak orphanage. A basic home for over 30 students.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1613-x2.jpgIMG1613-X2This little man 'Bayu' is the youngest member of the orphanage and has a huge smile.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img1612-x2.jpgIMG1612-X22013-01-16T09:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/09/16/axe-on-everest-heads-for-indonesia/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/axe-on-everest-2012-indonesia-sept-22.jpgAxe On Everest 2012 - Indonesia Sept 222013-01-16T09:19:28+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/07/interview-with-debra-avery-6-weeks-after-the-accident/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/debra_hospital1.jpgdebra_hospitalhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/debra_hospital.jpgdebra_hospitalDebra on life support in intensive care the day after the crash.2013-01-16T09:16:25+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/25/1788/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/usb-modem.jpgUSB modemhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/leaving-party-airport.jpgleaving party airport2013-01-16T07:56:45+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/12/24/merry-christmas-packing-for-the-gt-just-how-light-is-right/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p10002271.jpgP1000227https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/abel-tasman-kayaking-592x377.jpgAbel-Tasman-Kayaking-592x377Sea Kayaking in the Abel Tasman national park, New Zealand.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1000227.jpgP1000227Gear laid out for the GT route.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1000232.jpgP1000232Small packs are a great way to cut down on the amount of kit you carry!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1000233.jpgP10002332013-01-16T07:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/12/30/rehydrating-in-the-rain/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img-20121230-00241.jpgIMG-20121230-00241.jpghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img-20121230-00242.jpgIMG-20121230-00242.jpghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img-20121230-00247.jpgIMG-20121230-00247.jpghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img-20121230-00249.jpgIMG-20121230-00249.jpg2013-01-02T04:46:43+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/12/29/rain-rain-go-away/2013-01-02T04:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/12/25/audio-post-9/2012-12-25T00:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/12/05/the-grand-traverse-aoraki-mt-cook-climbing-route-in-3d/2012-12-08T06:02:59+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/11/29/its-climb-time/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/icaew_dinner2012-336.jpgICAEW_Dinner2012-336Presenting 'Axe on Everest' this week to ICAEW. 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Tingrihttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp04031.jpgIMGP0403https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0358_small1.jpgIMGP0358_smallhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0403.jpgView of Mt Everest (left) and Cho Oyu (right)View of Mt Everest (left) and Cho Oyu (right)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0358_small.jpgView of the village of Nyalam at 3500m2012-04-19T06:44:25+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/13/april-13th-update-photos-from-tibet/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0422_25.jpgimgp0422 25imgp0422 25https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0416_25.jpgimgp0416 25imgp0416 25https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp0409_25.jpgimgp0409 25We all may know where we are heading, but its how we get there thats also 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hotel.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img-20120406-008441.jpgIMG-20120406-00844https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img-20120406-00844.jpgIMG-20120406-008442021-09-30T11:07:12+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/04/april-3rd-update-from-jomsom-from-grant/2012-04-04T05:45:15+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/04/02/audio-post-4/2012-04-02T04:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/30/audio-post-3/2013-12-20T22:28:58+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/24/axe-is-off-tomorrow/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/davefujiportrait.jpgdavefujiportrait2012-03-30T06:00:45+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/18/training-for-mt-everest-one-week-training-video-blog/2012-03-23T06:01:55+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/16/axe-on-everest-2012-presentation-evening-and-farewell-thursday-22nd-march/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/grant-rawlinson-5.jpgGrant Rawlinson 52012-03-20T06:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/11/climbing-for-the-taranaki-community-helicopter-rescue-trust/2012-03-24T21:58:51+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/03/05/malte-brun-west-ridge-trip-report/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/malte-with-description.jpgMalte with descriptionhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0083.jpgDSCN0083Crossing a crevasse on the way down the hard ice of the Malte Brun glacier. Photo credit: Alan Silvahttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0093.jpgDSCN0093Testinghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0099.jpgDSCN0099https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/alan-on-the-cheval_smaller.jpgAlan on the Cheval_smallerhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/axe-on-the-cheval.jpgAxe on the Chevalhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/route-up-the-malte-brun-glacier.jpgRoute up the Malte Brun Glacierhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/imgp0299.jpgIMGP0299https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/imgp0291.jpgIMGP0291https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/imgp0286.jpgIMGP02862012-04-12T10:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/malte-brun-new-zealand-2012/2012-03-05T05:15:43+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/malte-brun-new-zealand/2012-03-05T05:11:16+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2012/02/19/audio-post-2/2012-02-19T01:19:48+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/02/17/audio-post/2012-02-27T10:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/02/12/malte-brun-the-return/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_3720.jpgIMG_3720Alan Silva about to abseil steep rock on the West ridge of Malte Brunhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/malte-from-minarets.jpgMalte from MinaretsView of Malte Brun from the summit of the Minarets. The West ridge is the prominent ridge on the right hand side leading up to the summit.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_3542.jpgIMG_3542Stair training in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore2012-02-15T08:15:39+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2012/01/27/what-i-will-do-differently-this-time/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_1362.jpgIMG_1362Strength training with Darren Blakeley from UFIThttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0731.jpgIMG_0731Running in Bukit Timah nature reserve2012-01-31T07:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/mt-green/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/487.jpg487Relaxing in the sun on the rock outside Tasman Saddle hut.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/605.jpg605Looking back at the south east ridge over my shoulder on the descenthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/604.jpg604Vanessa Wills descending the south east ridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/620.jpg620Vanessa Wills prepares to rappel the east face.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/east-face-route.jpgEast face routeEast face as seen from the Col between Mt Walter and Mt Green. Our route up the East face shown in red.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/608.jpg608From the Colhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/612.jpg612On the summit of Mt Green - Mt Cook over my left shoulderhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/611.jpg611On the summit ridge - note this ridge is heavily corniced to the left side of photo.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/610.jpg610Working up the east face of Mt Greenhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/603.jpg603Vanessa Wills crossed the schrund at the base of the south east ridge.2012-01-27T06:39:52+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/mt-aspiring/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/map-of-aspiring2.pngMap of AspiringThe Aspiring National Park. Our route shown in pink. Starting from Bevan Col where we were dropped off by chopper, crossing the Bonar glacier to Colin Todd Hut. The Ascent up the North West Ridge to the summit, before heading out up the Bonar glacier, crossing the quarterdeck to access the descent down French Ridge and following the river to Raspberry Flats road endhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/aspiring.jpgAspiringAn aerial view of Mt Aspiring, the North West ridge is the prominent ridge line on the left. Photo: Craig Pottonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/map-of-aspiring1.pngMap of AspiringThe Aspiring National Park. Our route shown in pink. Starts from Cinerama Col where we were dropped off by chopper, crosses the Boner glacier to Coln Todd Hut. then up the North West Ridge to the summit, before heading out up the Boner glacier, crossing the quarterdeck to access the descent down French Ridge and the walkout to Raspberry Flats road endhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/map-of-aspiring.pngMap of AspiringThe Aspiring National Park. Our route shown in pink. Starts from Cinerama Col where we were dropped off by chopper, crosses the Boner glacier to Coln Todd Hut. then up the North West Ridge to the summit, before heading out up the Boner glacier, crossing the quarterdeck to access the descent down French Ridge and the walkout to Raspberry Flats road endhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-zealand-december-2007-098.jpgNew Zealand December 2007 098Boots off to cross the Matukituki riverhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-zealand-december-2007-095.jpgNew Zealand December 2007 095At the bottom of French Ridge - glad to be down from the steep ridge. Now just to cross the stream and the gentle stroll out following the river to Aspiring hut.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-zealand-december-2007-093.jpgNew Zealand December 2007 093On the walkout. Stopping off at a deserted French Ridge hut for look at the view.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-zealand-december-2007-084.jpgNew Zealand December 2007 084And off he goes.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-zealand-december-2007-083.jpgNew Zealand December 2007 083David Ellacott prepares to rappel on the descent. We made 4 abseils with a 60m doubled up rope to get down the Northwest ridge rock buttress.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-zealand-december-2007-081.jpgNew Zealand December 2007 081Caught with my pants down.2012-01-23T02:32:18+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/unaweep-canyon-rock-climbing/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/imgp33851.jpgIMGP3385Rappellinghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/imgp3342.jpgIMGP3342Finishing a climb in the last few minutes of daylight is always a nice relief. It's nice to know you have got maximum benefit from the day!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0072.jpgDSCN0072Traversing around to the base of another climbhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/imgp3370.jpgIMGP3370You can just see me head below about 40m belayinghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/imgp3366.jpgIMGP3366On the leadhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0074.jpgDSCN0074So many routes - and potential for new routeshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0059.jpgDSCN0059Its very peaceful with mainly farmhouses on the floor of the canyonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0058.jpgDSCN0058Wold camping on the top of the canyonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0045.jpgDSCN0045Few beers around the fire every night https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/imgp3341.jpgIMGP3341Looking up the Canyon, Most of the routes we climbed were on the left side canyon walls2012-01-19T06:30:49+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/mount-footstool/2012-01-18T14:09:51+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/climbing-course-southern-alps/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0796.jpgIMG_0796View of the Fox Glacier from the helicopterhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0866.jpgIMG_0866Standing on the summit of Mt Aurorahttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_09381.jpgIMG_0938Now to get back up!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0843.jpgIMG_0843Great view of Malte Brun from the Minaretshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0840.jpgIMG_0840Together with Dave on the summit of the Minaretshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0832.jpgIMG_0832David Ellacott leads up the Minaretshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0827.jpgIMG_0827Sunrise over the Tasman Ocean https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0838.jpgIMG_0838Marty Beare and David Ellacott approaching the summithttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0822.jpgIMG_0822Wandering back to Centennial Hut after climbing Plutohttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0826.jpgIMG_0826David Ellacott enjoying a 4AM breakfast in Centennial hut by torch light before heading off to climb Mt Aurora2012-01-17T09:02:04+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/mt-kilimanjaro/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/altitude-profile.jpgaltitude profileAltitude profile for the Lemosho route showing camps, elevations and days.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cnv00006.jpgCNV00006Interesting landscape and vegetation on the 3rd day of the Lemosho route. Photo credit: Barclay Morrisonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cnv00003.jpgCNV00003Standing on top of the small rock outcrop in the previous picture, This burst of energy gave me altitude sickness. Bad headaches and vomiting. Photo credit: Barclay Morrisonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cnv00002.jpgCNV00002I felt so good when we got to 5000, I decided to run up this rocky summit. Big mistake! Photo credit: Barclay Morrisonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cnv00024.jpgCNV00024Toilet with a view! Kilimanjaro summit directly behind. Photo credit: Barclay Morrisonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cnv00023.jpgCNV00023Sunset from the slopes of Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru in the distance. Photo credit: Barclay Morrisonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cnv00018.jpgCNV00018View of the African plains covered in cloud as we descend. Photo credit: Barclay Morrisonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cnv000221.jpgCNV00022Team photo at the base of the climb - dusty and tired and looking forward to a hot bath and cold beer!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/team1.jpgTeam1https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0474.jpgIMG_0474Dinner time at the first camp on the Lemosho Route - there was even a waiter!2012-01-16T03:10:36+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2012/01/14/axe-on-everest-2012/2012-01-18T14:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/mt-taranaki-1988/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/grant-on-mt-taranaki-age-14.pngGrant on Mt Taranaki age 14Standing on the summit of Mt Taranaki, age 14 with the New Plymouth Boys High School boarders.2012-01-15T10:10:23+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/1394-2/2012-01-15T09:56:55+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/mt-kinabalu/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0018.jpgIMG_0018Plenty of steps and rocky paths on the way up to the huts on day onehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img-20111030-00442.jpgIMG-20111030-00442Post climb celebrations in Kinabaluhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-10-28-13-42-08.jpg2011-10-28 13.42.08Rehydrating and eating in Pendant huthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_0043.jpgIMG_0043Stene Forsund with the shadow of Mt Kinabalu behind himhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0526.jpgDSCN0526Coming across the final rope bridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0516.jpgDSCN0516Starting down the short version of the Via Ferratahttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0503.jpgDSCN0503https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0501.jpgDSCN0501Stene Forsend checking out the view from the top of of the Via Ferratahttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0498.jpgDSCN0498https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-10-28-08-15-08.jpg2011-10-28 08.15.08The route2012-01-11T09:49:56+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/mt-ruapehu-mt-tongariro-mt-ngauruhoe-in-winter-new-zealand-2012/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0273.jpgIMG_0273Standing on Ngauruhoe, 3rd summit in two days and a wonderful, fun, stress free, few days in the hillshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0256.jpgIMG_0256Standing on the summit of Tongarirohttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0250.jpgIMG_0250A lone climber on the opposite wall of Tongariro's crater rim, Mt Taranaki in the distance https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0249.jpgIMG_0249Close up of the climberhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0245.jpgIMG_0245https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0237.jpgIMG_0237Jim Morrow sweating his way up the slopes of Tongarirohttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0236.jpgIMG_0236Jim Morrow applying sunscreen on a hot day at the col on the Tongariro crossing. Mt Tongariro's summit directly behind him.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0225.jpgIMG_0225View of Tongariro (nearest) and Ngauruhoe from the summit of Ruapehuhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0223.jpgIMG_0223https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0222.jpgIMG_0222Standing on the summit of Ruapehu on a windy but beautifully clear day.2012-01-10T06:26:01+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2011/06/08/june-8th-the-real-world/2011-12-22T12:24:35+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/aconcagua-argentina/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1299.jpgIMG_1299We both had BIG loads to carry on the way back down the normal routehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1239.jpgIMG_1239Relaxing at camp one with some dinner and a drink at the end of a hard dayhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mendoza-108.jpgMendoza 108Vanessa took this hsot of me out in front plodding very slowly up the broad summit ridge, i was very tired now as I neared the 6950mhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1279.jpgIMG_1279On the summit of South America - sign says Hi Mum & Dad but cant read it very well!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1272.jpgIMG_1272Looking up the last 100m of steep snow to the summit ridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1273.jpgIMG_1273Looking back down at Vanessa following as I get close to the summit ridgehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1258.jpgIMG_1258https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1269.jpgIMG_1269Vanessa climbs through some hard ice on the rock bandshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1244.jpgIMG_1244Camp 2 can get very windy - hence the use of stone walls to shield the tentshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_1251.jpgIMG_1251View the polich glacier from outside camp 2. The direct line we took follows the ice on the right hand side of the picture straight up all the way to the ridge.2011-12-22T11:50:08+00:00weekly0.6https://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/28/day-48-may-28-late-update/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img0088.jpgTired climber (Dave Hahn) returning to basecamp Everest. May 20012011-11-18T09:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/27/day-47-summit-day-pullback/2011-11-18T09:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/27/day-47-new-update-on-grants-summit-day/2011-11-18T05:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/27/day-46-summit-day-climb/2011-11-18T05:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/25/day-45-freezing-crap-and-tough-tough-climb-to-camp-2/2011-11-18T05:07:11+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/28/day-48-breaking-news-on-grants-descent-may-28th/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dave-down-from-col.jpgDavid Lim: Having survived the summit push. Descending from North Col to ABC, may 2001David Lim: Having survived the summit push. Descending from North Col to ABC, may 20012011-11-18T05:06:30+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/30/day-49-may-29-what-may-be-happening-right-now/2011-11-18T05:05:55+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/30/day-50-may-30th-the-final-post/2011-11-18T05:05:19+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/25/summit-push-north-col-rest-stop/2011-05-25T01:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/23/day-43-abc-to-north-col-for-the-final-time/2011-05-25T07:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/22/may-21-arrived-abc/2011-05-21T20:17:16+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/20/day-41-summit-push-is-on-may-20-update/2011-05-21T06:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/19/sat-phone-number/2011-05-20T02:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/19/day-40-19-may-the-time-has-come/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jamie-and-sherpa-team.jpgJamie and sherpa teamExpediton leader Jamie McGuinness (right) discussing summit plan with our Sherpa team at basecamp2011-05-22T16:00:40+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/16/day-37-latest-update/2011-05-19T05:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/16/day-37-16-may-one-more-cycle/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/windy-everest-from-basecamp.jpgWindy Everest from basecamp2011-05-16T12:59:29+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/15/day-36-15-may-the-waiting-game/2011-05-27T16:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/11/day-31-may-11th-onwards-to-north-col/2011-05-14T00:23:19+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/09/days-28-29-going-to-abc-again-and-higher/2011-05-11T02:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/07/day-27-7-may-pain-pain-go-away/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/toilet.jpgtoiletThe Tashyzom toilet - the dirt piled up around the edges is to wipe yourself with.2011-05-09T09:17:23+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/05/03/day-24-3-may-h-a-p-e/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tired.jpgTIREDA familiar site on the way down - me bent over my poles spitting up blood and gasping for airhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/north-col.jpgnorth colView up the North Col2023-01-27T11:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/29/day-17-18-april-28-29-at-abc-preparing-for-north-col/2011-05-07T03:52:20+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/28/april-27-day-19/2011-05-02T16:09:03+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/26/at-intermediate-camp-5800m/2011-04-28T05:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/24/day-14-24-april-leaving-for-the-north-col/2011-04-27T06:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/23/day-13-%e2%80%93-april-23-the-yaks-have-arrived/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/snotface.jpgSnotfaceSnotfacehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/friendly-rongbuk-sheep.jpgFriendly Rongbuk SheepFriendly Rongbuk Monastery sheephttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rongbuk.jpgRongbukThe Rongbuk Monastery at 5000m elevation2011-04-24T15:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/19/day-9-19-april-%e2%80%93-arrived-in-everest-basecamp/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/everest-base-camp.jpgEverest Base CampEverest Basecamp at 5150m with the North Face of Everest behind2011-04-19T23:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/13/day-3-13-march-arrived-in-tibet/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4202.jpgIMG_4202Bridge in the centre is the border between Nepal on the left and China (Tibet) on the right2011-04-19T05:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/14/day-four-14th-march-nyalam-don%e2%80%99t-make-me-sick/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/poor-dog.jpgpoor dogSome of the dogs are not so healthyhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_42261.jpgIMG_4226Tibetan childhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_42191.jpgIMG_4219View back down the gorge we drove up with the road above left and the river down below.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_42251.jpgIMG_4225The main drag of Nyalamhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4226.jpgIMG_4226Cute little Tibetan kidhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4219.jpgIMG_4219The view back down the gorge we drove up earlier today with the road showing on the lefthttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4225.jpgIMG_4225The main drag of Nyalam2011-04-19T05:21:09+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/12/goodbye-kathmandu-%e2%80%93-hello-tibet/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4188.jpgIMG_4188Dinner in Kathmandu seated L to R: Jamie McGuiness, Kenneth Koh, Jim Morrow, Esther Tan, Ismail Askerov, Grant Rawlinsonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_3960.jpgIMG_3960UFIT has arrived in Kathmandu!2011-04-12T04:39:05+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/09/kathmandu-%e2%80%93-st-hole-or-paradise/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_40311.jpgIMG_4031Typical Kathmandu street scenehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_40971.jpgIMG_4097The fishmongers - no refrigeration of course!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4135.jpgIMG_4135Sunset from 1900m above the Kathmandu valley at Nagorkothttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4103.jpgIMG_4103Cloud streams over Mt Everest as seen from the plane.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4160.jpgIMG_4160Bodies being cremated publicly in Pashupatinath Hindu temple.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_40811.jpgIMG_4081Looking down the steep stairs of Monkey temple.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_40841.jpgIMG_4084Street kids checking for lice in each others hair.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4090.jpgIMG_4090At least the pigs enjoy the rubbish on the river banks.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4054.jpgIMG_4054Stephanie spins the prayer wheels at Monkey templehttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_4018.jpgIMG_4018The most revolting river EVER!! Raw sewage and trash... GROSS!2011-06-25T10:51:43+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/06/off-to-the-airport-for-everest/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/060420114622-e1302065962441.jpg06042011462Me and, David Lim, two-time Everest team leader at the airport todayhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/060420114621.jpg06042011462Me and my mate, David, two-time Everest team leaderhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/06042011462.jpgTwo Everest DudesMe and my climbing mate David, who was on Everest's North Ridge in 20012011-04-06T08:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/05/is-this-enough-gear-to-get-me-to-the-top-of-the-world/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_3938.jpgIMG_3938I will miss Singapore food thats for sure!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_3941.jpgIMG_3941Finally all the bags are packed!2011-04-06T01:30:15+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/04/05/good-bye-and-thank-you/2011-04-06T03:07:35+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/03/23/the-fastest-vomit/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/axe-for-everest-1-april-scc-evening.jpgAxe For Everest 1 April SCC eveninghttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/altitude_tent-255x236.jpgaltitude_tent-255x236An altitude tent - can be set-up in your bedroom, and similar to what Ken sleeps in at night times.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/image0065.jpgImage0065A very sorry looking Danon, paying the price for going to high too fast!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/image0074.jpgImage0074A very sorry looking Latif paying the price for going to high to fast!2011-03-23T04:23:47+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/03/12/the-week-ahead-for-the-kiwi-klimber/2011-03-12T05:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/03/10/do-you-like-reading-my-blog/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/tambalog-school-letter.jpgTambalog School Letterhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_3256.jpgIMG_3256Meeting with Mark Bowden, Principal Spotswood College, New Plymouth, December 20102011-03-10T08:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/03/02/preparing-to-fail/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/me-at-home.jpgMe at homeLife as a couch potato after Hong Kong2011-03-03T20:39:24+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/02/21/6-nations-rugby-party-this-saturday-26th-february/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/282-rugby-6-nations.jpg282 Rugby 6 nationshttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/signature-blue-color-balck-background.jpgSignature - blue color balck background2011-02-21T06:01:38+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/02/20/the-brutal-malte-brun/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_3772.jpgIMG_3772The cut rope.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_3742.jpgIMG_3742The view back up the Tasan from Garbage gully. We had come from the point in the top right corner where the ice begins in a brutal 9 hour slog.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_3743.jpgIMG_3743My boots at the end of the trip. The back half of the sole is held on by wire. the front half of the right boot is missing.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn1362.jpgDSCN1362https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn1367.jpgDSCN1367Climbing loose rock at 2900m on Malte Bruns West Ridge. Photo Alan Silva.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn1360.jpgDSCN1360https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_3707.jpgIMG_3707The view from the Bivvy SIte. Sunset over Aoraki/Mt Cook the prominent peak on the left of photo.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_3704.jpgIMG_3704Its bedtime at the bivvy Site. Alan Silva about to hit the hay.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_3687.jpgIMG_3687https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn1328.jpgDSCN1328On this ridge any water you find is a bonus. Photo Alan Silva.2012-01-22T04:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/01/31/a-month-of-ups-and-downs/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/maltebrun-cheval.jpgMaltebrun chevalhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/malte-brun-west-ridge.jpgMalte Brun West RidgeThe West Ridge of Malte Brun (3199m), route shown in red.2011-02-01T04:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/01/10/why-do-i-want-to-climb-mt-everest/2014-04-06T00:26:40+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2011/01/05/the-thirteenth-man/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/master.jpgMasterhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tmp0001f.jpgOn the summit of Mt Egmont/Taranaki(2518m). 1 January 2010. Taranaki, New Zealand. (Photo Paul Harris)https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/motobikes.jpgHaving fun in the rain, Matau, Taranaki, 21 December, 2010https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wedding-beach-shot.jpgwedding-beach-shotOur wedding party. New Plymouth, NZ. December 20th, 2010 (Photo Coby Slager)2011-07-06T08:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/12/14/high-altitude-rescues-and-missing-toes/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_3170.jpgIMG_3170Together with Dan Mazur in Singapore. December 12th, 20102010-12-14T01:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/12/05/returning-rock%e2%80%99s-to-the-summit-of-everest/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/singapore-visit-nov-dec-2010-101.jpgSingapore Visit - Nov-Dec 2010 101With Alan Silva December 2010, getting passed the rock from the summit of Everest.https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_3143.jpgIMG_3143Kissing the finishing medal 42km later in the Standard Chartered Marathonhttps://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/img_3129.jpgIMG_3129Lamby about to abseil off into real mess!https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/singapore-visit-nov-dec-2010-103.jpgSingapore Visit - Nov-Dec 2010 103Trying out the oxygen system and the downsuit2010-12-08T06:16:16+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/11/14/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-everest/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_0852.jpgIMG_0852Stair sessions in Bukit Timah. Photo: Danon Gabriel The 2010https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_0740.jpgIMG_0740Trail running in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Photo: Danon Gabriel The 2010https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_0731.jpgIMG_0731https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_0666.jpgIMG_0666Rockclimbing at Dairy Farm Quarry. Photo: Danon Gabriel The 2010https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_1362.jpgIMG_1362Gym training with UFIT instructor Darren Blakeley. Photo: Danon Gabriel The 2010https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/img_1325.jpgIMG_1325Gym training with UFIT instructor Darren Blakeley. Photo: Danon Gabriel The 2010https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/master.jpgMaster2010-11-14T14:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/10/28/death-of-an-everest-legend/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/chhewang-nima.jpgChhewang NimaChhewang Nima Sherpa2012-03-06T00:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/10/26/name-the-facebook-page/2023-06-16T22:03:13+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/10/24/everest-training-in-hanoi/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_3036.jpgIMG_30362010-10-24T14:32:51+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/10/17/mental-strength-how-tough-are-you/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_3008.jpgIMG_3008Abseiling down in a tropical thunderstorm, Dairy farm quarry, 17 Oct 2010https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_3007.jpgIMG_3007https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_3009.jpgIMG_30092010-10-19T16:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/10/10/a-bad-day-in-the-hills-of-singapore/https://axeoneverest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2974_small.jpgIMG_2974_smallAt tha start line of the Northface 1002010-10-17T16:27:36+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.com/2010/10/07/the-virgin-blog/2010-10-07T23:14:40+00:00monthlyhttps://axeoneverest.comdaily1.02026-01-29T07:11:12+00:00