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Big Day Out: Mount Matthews in pictures

26 May 2018 · Mount Matthews, Remutaka Forest Park

Our first obstacle of the day – crossing the Orongorongo in expert fashion. Photo credit: Matt C.

Approaching the start of the climb up Mount Matthews. Photo credit: Matt C.

It just went on and on…Photo credit: Matt C.

A patchy view of Wellington from South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.

Some sun underneath a blanket of cloud – view from South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.

Taking in the view at South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.

Some more climbing after South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.

The cloud doing pretty things to the light on the way to the summit. Photo credit: Matt C.

It was cold at the top! Photo credit: Emily S.

A misty view from the top of Mount Matthews out to South Coast. Photo credit: Emily S.

Starting the descent from the summit. Photo credit: Matt C.

The president keeps a watchful eye out for the fruits of DOC’s traps! Photo credit: Emily S.

On flat ground again – on our way back out to the carpark. Photo credit: Matt C.

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Sources: Website, Club sheet
Reference: sheet row 488
Text from: Website post
Date confidence: high
Notes: url: https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/big-day-out-mount-matthews-in-pictures/
Website: https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/big-day-out-mount-matthews-in-pictures/
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Record id: 2018-05-26_big-day-out-mount-matthews-in-pictures