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    Ascending the Pinnacles

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    The Pinnacles summit (726 meters) provides astounding views of the Coromandel peninsula, Even with the clouds, Tairua harbor and the Pacific Ocean are visible to the East. by: vfrascello Views[881] The final 100 meter ascent of the Pinnacles track is treacherous and requires bouldering skills. These hikers are using steel ladders and step-rungs mounted by the Department of Conservation to make the climb safer and more accessible. by: vfrascello Views[249] The Pinnacles Hut warden recounts of last weeks’ 3-day search and rescue mission for a missing hiker in the Kauaeranga Valley below. by: vfrascello Views[229] Swing bridge over Webb Creek. With only a small amount of rainfall, the marked river crossings can flood to dangerous levels. Emergency bridges and flood detours were constructed to improve track safety. by: vfrascello Views[515] The Pinnacles track follows an old pack-horse route used to supply loggers during the 19th century. This carved-rock staircase was built in the 1840’s to ease the 500 meter ascent. by: vfrascello Views[311]
     

    Ascending the Pinnacles

    Tuesday, 11 Nov 2014 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Hi! I'm Vince Frascello, and I am a 25 year old Chemical Engineer from Ohio, USA. Two months ago, I quit my job, sold my belongings, and moved to New Zealand in search of adventure and photographic opportunity. I wasn't happy at my corporate office ... Read more >
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