February 2022 · Mount Cook

Photo Essay: Exploring the Head of Tasman Glacier

Photo Essay: Exploring the Head of Tasman Glacier

Peter Laurenson explores the head of the Tasman Glacier — Tasman Saddle Hut, Hochstetter Dome, and Mt Aylmer.

Shaun Barnett on the summit of Mt Aylmer

Tasman Glacier

Tasman Glacier

Tasman Glacier

Clockwise from top left: Shaun Barnett nearing the summit of Hochstetter Dome, Mt Aylmer behind; Inside Kelman Hut; Tasman Saddle Hut, with Hochstetter Dome (left) and Mt Aylmer (right); Shaun Barnett with Mt Aylmer behind.

Tasman Glacier

Tasman Glacier

Tasman Glacier

Clockwise from top left: Aoraki, Tasman and the Minarets from the summit of Hochstetter Dome; Kelman Hut; Jane Morris leading towards the summit of Hochstetter Dome.