Trent (left), Phil, James and Carl. Taken just before take off at Glentanner Airfield. Phil holding the team flag.
Chopper taking off into the Tasman Glacier after dropping us off at Plateau Hut. Taken by Carl. 24 Mar 04
International Scree Expedition. Carl Armfelt- Communications Officer (left), James Wake- Brewing Engineer, Phillip Toms- Flag Bearer, and Trent Williams- Helicopter Liason Officer. This was taken directly after landing at Plateau Hut. The boxes contain our 11 days worth of food, coke and beer. Mt Cook's Middle and High peaks in the background. Taken by Carl. 24 Mar 04
Phil (left) and Carl using the fixed ropes to the toilet. I originally put the ropes up for a joke, but half way through realised the necessity of it - as I was hanging off the toilet door with my legs blowing in the wind. This was the most dangerous thing that I did whilst in NZ. James was actually blown off the "Summit Rocks" just before the toilet. The wind would have picked him up and blown him into the Hostetter Icefall if it was not for the rope. It was an impressive fall. 27 Mar 04
Fixed ropes to the shitter. 27 Mar 04
Phil on Mt Dixon with Mt Cook in the background. West face up and East ridge down. 29 Mar 04
Trent on top of Mt Dixon with Mt Haast in the background. Taken after climbing the West Face, Central Gully. 29 Mar 04
Phil looking back on our route up through the cravase field - Mt Dixon West Face. Syme Ridge (left), Engineer Col, Mt Lindenfielt (centre), Dixon South Ridge (right). 29 Mar 04
Cutting steps on Glacier Dome. Trent (left) and Phil. Taken by Carl. 28 Mar 04
Phil (left), Carl and James at 11:59 pm. This is just before our departure to Mt Cook via the Linda Glacier. 29 Mar 04
Search and Rescue member Rob. Taken during our airlift back to Mt Cook. 30 Mar 04
Helo pilot coming into land at Plateau Hut. Taken during our airlift after the accident. 30 Mar 04
Search and Rescue member Rob and partner. Taken during our brief landing at Plateau Hut. They're putting in a new shitter in the background. Busy day at the hut. 30 Mar 04