Occasional Climber

The Remutaka Cheval, July 2021

Looking northeast up the Orongorongo River at sunrise
Crossing the Orongorongo River
At about 200m, climbing up Matthews Stream
At about 250m, climbing up Matthews Stream
At about 300m, climbing up Matthews Stream
At about 350m, climbing up Matthews Stream
At about 400m, climbing up Matthews Stream
Ascending the side stream leading east towards the ridge and North Saddle
My view from about 600m on a ridge to the north of North Saddle
A view to the Cheval, from about 700m, above North Saddle
A view to the Cheval and Mt Matthews, from about 650m, above North Saddle
Looking to the south coast from near North Saddle
Taking precautions at the Cheval, 700m
Crossing the northern slightly less exposed section of the Cheval
Looking southwest, over the steepest part of the Cheval, to the ridge leading up to Mt Matthews
Gaining access to the steepest part of the Cheval
Crossing the steepest part of the Cheval
Crossing the steepest part of the Cheval Photo: Carolyn Ellis
Crossing the steepest part of the Cheval Photo: Simon Williamson
Crossing the steepest part of the Cheval Photo: Carolyn Ellis
Crossing the steepest part of the Cheval Photo: Simon Williamson
Defeated by the Cheval 'dismount' Photo: Carolyn Ellis
Looking back to the Cheval from about 750m
A view south down Corner Creek from about 800m
Looking northeast from about 900m, beneath the summit of Mt Matthews
Tapuae-o-Uenuku (right) and Manakau, viewed from Mt Matthews
Tapuae-o-Uenuku, viewed from Mt Matthews

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