Alice negotiating rugged bush track heading up to Mt Fox
A classic West Coast ridge with tarn
Alice taking photos as the clouds begin to lift
Fox Glacier flowing out from under the clouds
Our first view of the mountains as they peak through the clouds - Mt Tasman
Alice finds the perfect spot to sit and admire the view
Finally we can see the Fox Glacier, the goal for the trip was this view
Framing of the southern alps
View out to the West Coast as it clears
Alice and the view from the ridge, just above camp
Camping views!
West Coast sunset at the tent
Alice and a morning hot cuppa. She was up for sunrise, I was still not up by this stage!
Alice surveying the ridge we'd been on and the mountains in the distance. And yes that is a sign saying we were hardcore just for being there!
The stunning view from Mt Fox
Alice in the scenary
Alice, the southern alps and the Mt Fox ridge. I love this panorama, click to see full screen!
Alice admires Mt Tasman and the surrounding southern alps
Sun streaming down over Mt Tasman and the Fox Glacier
Mt Tasman in black and white
Fox glacier, Mt Tasman, Aoraki and the surrounding southern alps
Alice getting a drink from a pristine tarn, with Fox glacier, Mt Tasman and Aoraki in the background
Rata flower bouquet in the forest!