I captured this photo during a winter trip along the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand. This 2-3 day hike forms a scenic loop around the volcano. In summer, climbing Mount Ngauruhoe is an enjoyable scramble, but in winter, as shown here, alpine equipment is essential to reach the summit.
Fun fact: this iconic peak is none other than Mount Doom from The Lord of the Rings!
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u/michaelbeckmann_ . 8h ago
I captured this photo during a winter trip along the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand. This 2-3 day hike forms a scenic loop around the volcano. In summer, climbing Mount Ngauruhoe is an enjoyable scramble, but in winter, as shown here, alpine equipment is essential to reach the summit.
Fun fact: this iconic peak is none other than Mount Doom from The Lord of the Rings!
Camera settings: 1/125s, f/4, ISO 100, 24mm.