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New Zealand Alpine Photography - Mount Sefton

Photo Gallery of climbing Mount Sefton & Copland Valley. One of New Zealand's finest wilderness climbs.

 

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Ascent of Mount Sefton via Scott's Creek & the Douglas Névé

  • Travelling up the Copland Valley.
  • Crossing one of the numerous wire bridges in the Copland Valley.
  • Welcome Flats Hut.
  • Fine weather is critical for the three days needed to ascend Mount Sefton from Welcome Flats.
  • Evening cloud lingers on the Main Divide.
  • Local knowledge is essential for negotiating the many natural obstacles en route.
  • Scott Creek
  • Scott Creek
  • High up in Scott Creek valley.
  • Mount La Perouse and Aoraki / Mount Cook come into sight.
  • Across the Douglas Névé to the summit of Mount Sefton.
  • Summit ice cap
  • On the summit at last.
  • Mount Sefton East Face
  • Descending down again
  • Back down again past the rushing waters of Scott Creek and the Copland River.
  • Time to relax and look at the many jewels en route.
  • Watch the Blue Ducks cruising the rapids.
  • 'From the Surf to the Summit' completed.