No particular hazards - good to go
No particular hazards - good to go
the plan is to walk half (to the highest point) and then back
the plan is to walk half (to the highest point) and then back
Mount Ngauruhoe / Mount Doom behind the clouds
Mount Ngauruhoe / Mount Doom behind the clouds
they were emptying the toilets... didn't smell nice, so better pass fast!
they were emptying the toilets... didn't smell nice, so better pass fast!
No, we didn't turn back.
going up
in case of pyroclastic flows better stay out of valleys. Great advice.
in case of pyroclastic flows better stay out of valleys. Great advice.
crossing the south crater
crossing the south crater
Mount Doom still behind clouds
Mount Doom still behind clouds
catching a glimpse at the top of Mount Doom!
catching a glimpse at the top of Mount Doom!
further up
stunning views
Mount Doom again...
...and hidden again
you can see the top!
nearly there...
...made it to the highest point of the crossing!
...made it to the highest point of the crossing!
the red crater
Emerald Lake
south crater from above
back down was difficult