View north from Scott's track

Happy New Year, everyone.  

Quite a few people celebrating a fine day, and the first of 2016, by walking up Avalanche Peak at Arthurs Pass.  We left early from Christchurch, and were on top by 10.30 am.  It's lovely here in Christchurch, too, but doesn't sound so good for those holidaying in the north of the North Island.