Te Horokōau / Mt Tasman, Southern Alps, NZ
Summits and cols L-R: Mt Graham (3184M), Silberhorn (3300M), Col at the head of Balfour Glacier, Mt Tasman (3497M), North Ridge (shoulder) ending in a buttress of ice, Engineer Col, Lendenfeld Peak (3194M), Marcel Col, Mt Haast's 3 peaks:3114M, 3099M, 3065M.
The glaciers on this face all descend towards the major Tasman Glacier which traverses this area from right to left, far below and between the icy face and the Malte Brun Range (dark range in the foreground). The tributary glacier falling from Mt Graham, at left of image, is Linda Glacier.
Mount Tasman sits alongside Aoraki Mount Cook, on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. Sculpted by the weather, Mount Tasman's summit is a beautiful and sinuous peak. It is one of the most striking ice summits in the world.
Climbing Mt Tasman:: Every ridge to Mount Tasman's summit requires excellent technique, concentration, and commitment. All guided routes are on snow and ice, featuring steep faces and exposed airy ridges. Mount Tasman is a serious ascent for experienced mountaineers. [Alpine Guides NZ]
Mt Tasman & Aoraki/Mt Cook are the highest peaks in the Southern Alps. The Southern Alps are being uplifted at a rate of approx 7mm/annum. This is the result of the compressional movement as this western edge of the Pacific tectonic plate is being thrust over the Australia Plate.
Te Horokōau / Mt Tasman, Southern Alps, NZ
Summits and cols L-R: Mt Graham (3184M), Silberhorn (3300M), Col at the head of Balfour Glacier, Mt Tasman (3497M), North Ridge (shoulder) ending in a buttress of ice, Engineer Col, Lendenfeld Peak (3194M), Marcel Col, Mt Haast's 3 peaks:3114M, 3099M, 3065M.
The glaciers on this face all descend towards the major Tasman Glacier which traverses this area from right to left, far below and between the icy face and the Malte Brun Range (dark range in the foreground). The tributary glacier falling from Mt Graham, at left of image, is Linda Glacier.
Mount Tasman sits alongside Aoraki Mount Cook, on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. Sculpted by the weather, Mount Tasman's summit is a beautiful and sinuous peak. It is one of the most striking ice summits in the world.
Climbing Mt Tasman:: Every ridge to Mount Tasman's summit requires excellent technique, concentration, and commitment. All guided routes are on snow and ice, featuring steep faces and exposed airy ridges. Mount Tasman is a serious ascent for experienced mountaineers. [Alpine Guides NZ]
Mt Tasman & Aoraki/Mt Cook are the highest peaks in the Southern Alps. The Southern Alps are being uplifted at a rate of approx 7mm/annum. This is the result of the compressional movement as this western edge of the Pacific tectonic plate is being thrust over the Australia Plate.