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Franz Josef/Fox Glacier Summit
to Sea 3,4 & 5
day expeditions
4 Day Fox Glacier
Expedition: (Our newest trip highlight!!)
New Zealand has 3150 glaciers; one for every 1000
residents. The biggest is the Tasman, 30
klms. long and sedate skiing with daily ski plane
access from Mt. Cook village.
However just
over the Main Divide on the West Coast are two
glacial giants, the Fox and the Franz Josef. We travel
down to Chancellor Terrace alongside the 2nd Icefall and within
sight of the glacier's terminal face. The glacier 's changes are spectacular as it
descends to
the rain forest and coastal plain. Geoff has
travelled this route with several parties and
recommends it as "truly one of the best 4
day mountain/glacier experiences in the
World."
It links as a perfect upgrade partner to our Mt.
French Trek/Climb.
Day 1: Wanaka to Fox
village/Fly to Pioneer hut at 2,400m.
Day 2:
Climb of Mt. Grey/Governor's Col w/views of
Tasman Glacier.
Day 3: Descend snow passing upper
icefall to the flower Chancellor terrace
& hut.
Day 4: Tramp down to green ice at
Victoria Flat. Cross to Pashendale moraine
trough.
Regain ice below lower icefall & descend ice
ribs to guided walk track at the glacier toe
& Fox village. Paddle in the sea at Knights
Point en-route to Wanaka.
Cost: (4 days-based on costing for 3 persons):
$1650 p/p Fly-out option from Chancellor hut/or
Victoria flat: +$100 p/p
For custom
colour print enlargements- Email:
mountainrec@mountainrec.co.nz
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larger image - use Netscape navigator browser
& right click mouse
The journey's end -
the West Coast
and a crisp dip in the Tasman Sea
Email:
geoff@mountainrec.co.nz
For custom Prints and Fox glacier
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