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November 12th 2006
Published: November 12th 2006
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A big howzit from down south, completed my first trip as a guide for ultimate hikes friday evening after walking the Grand Traverse with 24 clients. All I can say is sweet and this summer is gunna be wicked! Peace Dan

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Sometimes I think it would be nice to be settled an have some balanced 9 to 5 life, join a sports team again and be there for friends and families birthdays etc, but then I end up doing something like watching the sunrise from Mt Sonder in outback Australia and remember why I will probably never kick the travel bug. Kotahi Aroha ... full info
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Starting our training trip heading up the Greenstone ValleyStarting our training trip heading up the Greenstone Valley
Starting our training trip heading up the Greenstone Valley
Fellow guide Josh crossing one of many swing bridges on the walkFellow guide Josh crossing one of many swing bridges on the walk
Fellow guide Josh crossing one of many swing bridges on the walk
Workmates in the officeWorkmates in the office
Workmates in the office
Steele Creek Lodge 1st nightSteele Creek Lodge 1st night
Steele Creek Lodge 1st night
The postcard view from the lookout back down the greenstone valley which we walked up the previous two daysThe postcard view from the lookout back down the greenstone valley which we walked up the previous two days
The postcard view from the lookout back down the greenstone valley which we walked up the previous two days
Myself and Alison an Aussie client above the lake McKellar LodgeMyself and Alison an Aussie client above the lake McKellar Lodge
Myself and Alison an Aussie client above the lake McKellar Lodge
The view up the Hollyford Valley from the 1538 summitThe view up the Hollyford Valley from the 1538 summit
The view up the Hollyford Valley from the 1538 summit
On top of Key Summit with da boss, Captain Pickles!On top of Key Summit with da boss, Captain Pickles!
On top of Key Summit with da boss, Captain Pickles!
80m Earland Falls on the 4th day wlking to Lake McKenzie Lodge80m Earland Falls on the 4th day wlking to Lake McKenzie Lodge
80m Earland Falls on the 4th day wlking to Lake McKenzie Lodge
Other guides Charch and Roz after an amazing snow dump outside McKenzieOther guides Charch and Roz after an amazing snow dump outside McKenzie
Other guides Charch and Roz after an amazing snow dump outside McKenzie
Lake McKenzie Lake McKenzie
Lake McKenzie
The next morning day 5 about to head off to cross the Harris Saddle with the Hollyford Face behind about to be climbedThe next morning day 5 about to head off to cross the Harris Saddle with the Hollyford Face behind about to be climbed
The next morning day 5 about to head off to cross the Harris Saddle with the Hollyford Face behind about to be climbed
View from Hollyford Face back down the lake to McKenzie LodgeView from Hollyford Face back down the lake to McKenzie Lodge
View from Hollyford Face back down the lake to McKenzie Lodge
IceIce
Ice
David and George with the Harris Saddle shelter our luch stop in the backgroundDavid and George with the Harris Saddle shelter our luch stop in the background
David and George with the Harris Saddle shelter our luch stop in the background
Lake Harris with the Routeburn Valley Lake Harris with the Routeburn Valley
Lake Harris with the Routeburn Valley
The look back at the Harris crossing, in the top left you can see some of our group walking throu the snowThe look back at the Harris crossing, in the top left you can see some of our group walking throu the snow
The look back at the Harris crossing, in the top left you can see some of our group walking throu the snow
Routeburn Falls outside our final lodgeRouteburn Falls outside our final lodge
Routeburn Falls outside our final lodge
Cheeky Keas everywhereCheeky Keas everywhere
Cheeky Keas everywhere
Deer park heights on a beaut day againDeer park heights on a beaut day again
Deer park heights on a beaut day again
Me, Keri, Forest and Em


14th November 2006

Jo
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Fantastic pics dan
Your making me home sick
4th January 2007

Kimbo the Canuck ;)
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I can't believe you're getting paid for that!
Man Dan you doing some cool things! Good for you. I bet you're as fit as! I loved the scenery. Nice photography Danno. Was thinking of ya. Oo

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