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Beginner NZ Mountaineering 28/12-4/1 - suggestions 14-Nov-2010 At 9:48:36 PM robertsonja

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As above - The Upper Tasman would be my recommendation, it has a good surrounding environment with moderate terrain and objectives for practicing and learning skills. There is a choice of huts, Kelman hut is large and modern but will probably have some groups, Tasman hut is an old cosy hut an hour or so walk across the glacier. Some achievable objectives would be Hochstetter Dome, Mt Alymer, Peak 9144 and then moving on from there. Although Dixon is a nice hill the climb seems to be quite dependent on conditions and the Grand Plateau doesn't offer much else that is on the moderate scale. Fly in and then try and do the walk out down the Tasman, it's a big day but well worthwhile. The AGL guys would look after you.