Guest Post by Anzac Sailing Around the World
Not really a sailing post, but I have found that many of my sailing friends are skiers too. And if you happen to be in New Zealand over the winter, then skiing the Tasman Glacier is a spectacular thing to do!
I did this back in 2011. We caught the snow plane from Mount Cook airport. Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak and the Tasman Glacier runs along the valley below the mountain. Landing on the snow in the plane was a unique experience and the views from the top were incredible. From there we skied through some ice boulders and then down through the valley. The photo’s really don’t do it justice as you really can’t get a feel for the scale of this place. Even in real life it was hard to judge the distances until I saw a speck on the mountain which was a big hut.
The first run covered off 8km of terrain and then we caught the helicopter back up to the top and took a different route down the glacier before being picked up and flown back to the airport.
The skiing wasn’t particularly challenging. It was deep powder, but only the top third of the glacier was steep, and the rest was a gentle slope which enabled you to take in the stunning scenery around you.
About Viki from Anzac Sailing Around the World
Viki Moore, blogger based in Christchurch New Zealand loves to travel and see new things. She is currently planning her next adventure – sailing around the world!
Amazing photos thanks for this. 🙂
Thank you so much! Anzac Sailing Around the World did a great job showing off Mount Cook, as it was one of the places I missed in New Zealand! I want to go back to see it! 🙂
Thanks for belonging the post!
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Reblogged from Turquoise Compass. Tasman Glaciar. Beautiful
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That looks amazing! What a fabulous ski adventure.
I know right? I wish I could have seen Mount Cook when I was in NZ, but time didn’t allow for it. Anzac Sailing did a good job showing it off. I love skiing! 🙂
Jessica, TC
Amazing photos . Wow .
Thank you! Makes you want to run and play in the snow. Anzac Sailing did a great job on this post. Do you ski?
Jessica, TC
haaahaa . Jessica , I haven’t traveled anywhere outside India . So , nope 😀
Is it on you bucket list to ski some day? I’ve never been to India, but I’d love to travel there to practice yoga and eat Indian food. Yum!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
Yeah , It definitely is . Hopefully I’ll be leaving to France early next year to do my Masters . Maybe then I’ll learn to travel , and I’ll learn to ski . Indian food is definitely something to look out for in India . Jessica , I’m 22 and oddly , I’m still not on my own . But maybe after a couple of years , after I stand on my own feet and after I do some real traveling , I would love to take you around India . That would be my pleasure . Actually I haven’t seen the whole of India myself . So maybe , we both could visit India and experience it IN and OUT . If there could be one thing i could assure you about India ; you’re gonna love the south indian and north indian food and the temples 🙂
Studying in France would be an incredible experience for you. I hope that it works out for you. I’m sure if you travel to France you will end up exploring much of Europe because the countries are all so very close. Traveling by myself for the first time in Mexico when I was 24 changed me and made a stronger person. I’m sure it will do the same for you.
If ever I travel to India, I’d love to travel around with you. What an amazing experience that could be for both of us. Let’s be sure to stay in touch in the event that I ever make it to India in the future.
Jessica
Jessica , that’s a Deal . Traveling the world is my greatest dream . Your kind words definitely means so much to me . If things go well with my Masters dream , I will definitely let you know . 🙂
Great! I can’t wait! Stay in touch.
Stunning views! I haven’t tried skiing before…
Great views! This is one of the places I missed in New Zealand. Anzac sailing makes me want to go back just to ski Mount Cook. Skiing is an amazing winter sport. Where would you like to try it?
Jessica, TC
I have no idea at all. Maybe at my next trip to Seoul again, will try to visit the ski resort! 🙂
Oh that would be amazing! It is so fun and an activity for everyone, even beginners! 🙂
Wish there is winter in our country! Then I am able to experience skiing.. How much that I hope to feel the snow every single day…. 🙂
I’d rather live in a country with no snow and fly to the destination I wish to visit to ski rather than having snow for 5 months out of the year… haha…you gotta love Canada! I think if you felt it every single day like Canadians do in the winter, you’d change your mind.
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
Haha! Couldn’t much comment on it yet. But everyone I knew staying in 4 seasons country doesn’t like winter too! End of this year I will be able to feel what is like living in the winter though.
Let me know what you think of it! 🙂 Where will you experience winter?
Incredible photos, loved this post 🙂
I am glad you loved it as much as I do! Does it make you want to put your snow suit on and ski?
Jessica, TC
I’ve never skied but yes it does!! I love the snow, I love your wonderful photos, very inspiring thank you 🙂
This looks amazing! I love skiing on glaciers because there are fewer rocks to hit 🙂
It does doesn’t it! I missed Mount Cook when I was in NZ and now I want to go back to see it. You make a good point! 🙂
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
Thanks Jessica! So excited to have this on your wonderful blog!
Cheers Viki 🙂
I’m glad you are excited as I am. Your post has brought in a lot of comments! My readers are engaged and enthralled by your post!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
just amazing photos and story – brings much more joy and cheer.
Thanx a lot for sharing this post…really liked the pics as well as the content…would like to visit Mount Cook one day 🙂
You are welcome. New Zealand is an amazing place to explore, but even I didn’t have enough time to see Mount Cook, so I am hoping to get there in the future. Anzac Sailing allowed me to see it through her pictures and words.
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
What a lovely post. I would like to try skiing in NZ. I normally ski in the Czech Republic or Andorra as I like smaller places! Very nice. 🙂
Thanks so much. This guest post makes me want to ski every chance I get, especially in NZ. I am heading to Czech Republic soon, but I will be there in summer! Are you based in London? I am heading to London in August!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass