I’m convinced that I’m incapable of looking remotely cool in any picture of me in a mountaineering environment. I think this picture is a fine example of this, especially considering I took off my dorky headband and shades to try and improve my look. Nonetheless, it does capture a great scene on a great day. That’s Mt. Cook/Aoraki behind me, and this picture was taken atop Sebastopol Peak, an awesome day hike we did from Mt. Cook Village. It was a beautiful, sunny day, with clean, crisp views in all directions.

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