Ascending Mt Taranaki in broken boots, but second thoughts on Teds Alley ski run

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Ascending Mt Taranaki in broken boots, but second thoughts on Teds Alley ski run

Martin
Johnston
Mt Taranaki_Martin Johnston
Climbing companion Michael Loo descends through delicate rime ice on the south side of Mt Taranaki

Reporter Martin Johnston checks his gear and makes a key decision high on Mt Taranaki about the descent

I used to fancy the idea of skiing Teds Alley. I loved the name, such a yeah-nah Kiwi moniker for the steep and committing gully beside the East Ridge