Philip Somerville revels in the satisfaction of being on the top of Aoraki Mount Cook. Photos by Geoff Wayatt. : On top of the world
Philip Somerville revels in the satisfaction of being on the top of Aoraki Mount Cook. Photos by Geoff Wayatt. : On top of the world
The helicopter approaches Plateau Hut, the base for most Mt Cook climbs. : On top of the world
The helicopter approaches Plateau Hut, the base for most Mt Cook climbs. : On top of the world
Philip Somerville emerges above the Summit Rocks on Aoraki Mt Cook. The dominant peak behind is Mt Tasman, New Zealand's second highest mountain. : On top of the world
Philip Somerville emerges above the Summit Rocks on Aoraki Mt Cook. The dominant peak behind is Mt Tasman, New Zealand's second highest mountain. : On top of the world
He continues his descent in the murk. : On top of the world
He continues his descent in the murk. : On top of the world
Philip Somerville abseils down the Summit Rocks, with Matthew Gilberston and tatty slings from earlier climbing seasons in the foreground. : On top of the world
Philip Somerville abseils down the Summit Rocks, with Matthew Gilberston and tatty slings from earlier climbing seasons in the foreground. : On top of the world
On top of the world : On top of the world
On top of the world : On top of the world
On top of the world
Philip Somerville tested his physical, mental and vertical limits when he attempted to climb Aoraki Mt Cook.