Thanks Eagle.

Yes I remember Brian Harre saying he used to drop off his own huts on the tops, and hunters were dropped off by chopper to them, and stayed in them. Less arduous hunting when already on the tops, but no doubt still lots of smaller climbs up and down bits.

So I guess if staying in a regular hut, up there somewhere alreay, being dropped off would make it easier and more possible. Or using a tent etc.

But I amazed you Kiwis are not all wearing shorts in all your photos! Like the old days.