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	Murchison - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Murchison, New Zealand is the name of a town on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island
		Murchison region of Western Australia is a region in Western Australia
		Murchison Glacier, in the South Island of New Zealand
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Murchison (245 words)

	Glaciers of New Zealand (part 2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Where the larger glaciers extend to low-gradient or ponded ice trunks at valley floor level, recession is evident by a steady lowering of ice-surface levels, accompanied by little or no change in terminus position, or by the development of a proglacial lake.
		Unfortunately, the fluctuations of small glaciers cannot be measured or monitored, because the spatial resolution of Landsat MSS and RBV imagery (79-m and 30-m picture elements, or pixels, respectively) is not adequate.
		Glaciers are particularly useful for the study of present and past climatic variations.
	pubs.usgs.gov /prof/p1386h/nzealand/nzealand2.html (2583 words)

	Southern Alps Guiding: Glacier Skiing
		Tasman Glacier Skiing with Southern Alps Guiding is now in it's 14th year of operation and continues to deliver a professional high quality service to our customers. Skiing on the glaciers of New Zealand is truly a unique experience and more and more people are wanting to enjoy this world of breathtaking beauty.
		The world-famous Tasman Glacier is 29km long and flows among the highest mountains in New Zealand.
		The Murchison is located in one of the most pristine alpine areas of the world and we are fortunate to be able to ski 8-10km in this special place.
	www.mtcook.com /glacier.html (713 words)

	Never Truly Lost (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The proposed route was the Classen Glacier and Saddle.
		Once down on the Harper Glacier (a feeder of the Murchison), it was time to inspect a map to determine the best route to the Murchison proper.
		We dug a hole for the tent at the edge of the glacier, and it was not too long before we were in my cramped bivvy tent, eating a midnight snack of chocolate and cheese (the first food to surface out of the packs).
	www.atnf.csiro.au /people/rsault/bush/never.html (1626 words)

	Information Ski Touring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Tasman and Murchison Glaciers: A very popular and reliable venue is Kelman Hut at the head of the Tasman Glacier.
		For competent skiers there are the ski-descent from the Glaciers via the Fritz Range, separating the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and the magnifcent ski-run down past ice falls to Chancellor Hut or Almer Hut.
		The Godley Glaciers are a Wilderness Area and are not accessible by plane.
	www.alpinerecreation.co.nz /infoski.htm (931 words)

	New Zealand - LoveToKnow 1911
		Apart from the fjords and lakes the chief beauties of the Alps are glaciers and waterfalls.
		On the eastern side of the Alps the glaciers appear to have been confined to the mountain valleys.
		The Pleistocene swamp deposits are rich in the bones of the moa and other gigantic extinct birds, which lived on until they were exterminated by the Maori.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /New_Zealand (10930 words)

	Mt Cook Ski Planes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Standing on Tasman Glacier and staring at the enormity and serenity of Aoraki, Mt Cook — New Zealand’s tallest peak — is an emotional experience.
		The most popular flight is the Glacier Highlights route — an hour’s trip through the majestic icy wilderness of the Tasman Valley.
		It passes by the Liebig Range and the Murchison Glacier, and to the west, the Hochstetter Icefall, a huge crumbling mass of ice which drains the Grand Plateau from the Alps, and flows onto the Tasman Glacier.
	www.destinationcanterbury.com /mt_cook_ski_planes.htm (1260 words)

	GLACIERS - Discovery - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		In 1861 Julius von Haast, Provincial Geologist of Canterbury, with Andrew Sinclair, Colonial Secretary, began the exploration of the Rangitata Valley glaciers.
		The Murchison Glacier was viewed from the Mount Cook Range and the explorers then visited the Dobson and Hopkins Valleys.
		During 1863 James Hector sighted the glaciers in the Mount Aspiring area when he explored the west branch of the Matukituki River and crossed to the Waipara and Arawata Rivers.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/G/Glaciers/Discovery/en (298 words)

	Archived news about alpine climbing mountaineering, trekking, skiing and snowboarding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		On the West coast, Gary was busy with the glacier guides course and before then on a film job with great action of mountaineering adventures on the spectacularly glaciated areas.
		The glaciers Pèlerins and Bossons had to be traversed and the first was a real cruise, easy and small, no nasty crevasses, just glorious surroundings.
		Glacier des Bossons was another matter, we had the full gear right from when we stepped onto it, crampons, ice axe and rope.
	www.alpinismski.co.nz /news-archive.html (7780 words)

	Great West Coaster Bike Tour
		Through rural farmland and bush clad slopes, the road heads northwards until finally we turn to Murchison and the bed for the night.
		Along the way we break for coffee at Ross, one of the early gold-mining townships and then at the Bushmans centre for a look at life on the coast as it was.
		Perhaps a walk on the nearby glacier or a helicopter flight to land on the snowfields high above the village.
	www.travel-innovations.com /greatwestcoaster.htm (815 words)

	Glaciers in Canterbury
		The President, Sir Roderick Murchison, in a prefatory address referred to three papers of great interest from 'the Southern portion of Australasia' by Dr Hector, James McKerrow and 'a most important account of the highly interesting journeys of the provincial geologist, Dr. Haast'.
		If Gully had not given up the idea of 'doing those Glaciers some day' in 1866, we can be sure that he had not seen them when he painted his twelve watercolours of the glaciers.
		There are more bumps and hollows, more rocks in the foreground (a dark triangle to 'lead into' the picture and pointing to the bed of the glacier); the middle distance veers off at a predictable pictorial axis; the distant peaks rise sharply and dramatically against the sky.
	www.art-newzealand.com /Issues1to40/glaciers.htm (2089 words)

	USGS P 1386-H -- New Zealand Contents
		Aspect rose diagrams of 819 glaciers of the Mount Whitcombe region
		Glacier elevation-difference map of Ivory Glacier from April 1971 to March 1988
		Oblique aerial photograph on 14 March 1980 of a recent rock avalanche that fell onto Murchison Glacier during December 1979
	pubs.usgs.gov /prof/p1386h/nzealand/nztoc.html (309 words)

	Murchison, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It was originally born of gold fever, and in 1929 was almost completely destroyed by the Murchison Earthquake.
		There is also the Lyell Walkway in the Buller Gorge and several walkways surrounding the town of Murchison, including the Skyline Walkway with its spectacular views, the Six Mile (taking in New Zealand's oldest hydro power station) and the Johnson Creek walkways.
		Goldmining history along with displays on the Murchison earthquake, which destroyed the settlement in 1929.
	www.jasons.com /1446,NZL,SI,WESTCST,MURCH,PG,1,0.MEL (543 words)

	Breakaway New Zealand
		The Methven region provides spectacular heliskiing amongst towering peaks and glaciers in the heart of the Southern Alps.
		The magnificent Tasman Glacier provides a stunning 12km run amidst the towering peaks and ice falls of New Zealand's highest alpine region.
		This time we explore the glacier's surreal ice forms and glide between the towering seracs and ice-falls.
	www.breakawaynz.com /display.php?FEATURE_ID=323 (1551 words)

	AndrewAndHelen \| Andrew & Helen Gaylard \| Travel Blog
		Day 11: Franz Josef Glacier-Murchison We drove a few kilometres to the glacier and were struck by its huge size and the fact that unlike the Fox, this one is actually advancing at present.
		Apparently it depends on the accumulated snowfalls on the neve (snowfield above the glacier) from as long ago as five years.
		The glacier bulldozes the snow down the valley and the Franz Josef is presently increasing in size, its front moving at one metre per day.
	www.travelblog.org /Bloggers/AndrewAndHelen (1102 words)

	Tasman Glacier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Tasman Glacier is the largest of several glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand's South Island.
		It is met partway along its length by the meltwater of the Murchison Glacier, which joins from the northeast.
		The waters from both these glaciers, along with those from the nearby Hooker and Mueller Glaciers flow into the wide valley of the Tasman River, whose braided streams flow south into Lake Pukaki.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Tasman_Glacier (279 words)

	Aoraki Mount Cook Sightseeing \| Mount Cook Ski Planes
		Mount Cook Ski Planes are the only operators approved to land on the Tasman Glacier - and once the aircraft has come to a stop, the engine is shut down so the passengers can experience the ânatural quietâ of the mountains.
		Fly the length of the Tasman Glacier to view spectacular scenery and majestic mountains that seem almost close enough to touch.
		Fly alongisde the Liebig Range and Murchison Glacier then continue over the Tasman Glacier and on past the towering Hochstetter Icefall.
	www.discovernewzealand.com /Default.aspx?DN=1094,151,48,8,1,Documents (491 words)

	New Zealand Alpine Club
		Most of the backcountry ski-touring is done either on the Tasman and Murchison Glaciers in Mt Cook National Park, or on the Fox and Franz Josef neves in Westland National Park.
		The Bonar Glacier to the south of Mt Aspiring has easier foot access, plus the impressive summit of Mt Aspiring is an appealing distraction from the skiing.
		This route starts from the head of the Murchison Glacier and 4 days of touring takes you to the Fox Glacier.
	www.alpineclub.org.nz /default.aspx?p=155 (494 words)

	Snow co : News - Ski Touring in the Mt Cook region — learning the ropes...
		The Ski Mountaineering course is usually run at the head of the Tasman or Murchison Glaciers.
		The flight in up the Murchison Glacier with the Main Divide including Mt Cook to our left and stunning views up the Murchison, Aida and Mannering Glaciers was simply stunning and that alone was worth the value of the course.
		Therefore our proposed ski plane had been cancelled and we quickly went for plan b which was a long ski down the Murchison Glacier fully loaded with all our gear to rendezvous with a helicopter before the weather really packed in.
	www.snow.co.nz /media/media_newsletters.asp?newsletterId=2975 (1188 words)

	Murchison Hut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Murchison Hut sits on a rock spur overlooking the glacier of the same name.
		Although most easily accessible on foot on the descent from Tasman Saddle, Murchison has a remote feel and does not see as many visitors as Kelman and Tasman Saddle huts.
		We use Murchison most often with smaller groups.
	www.alpineguides.co.nz /info/huts/murchison.htm (87 words)

	Never Truly Lost
		We eventually turned back a hundred meters from the Godley Glacier proper, when we would have had to traverse underneath a wall which was sending down a continuous stream of rocks&emdash;this had to be New Zealand.
		Once down s on the Harper Glacier (a feeder of the Murchison), it was time to inspect a map to determine the best route to the Murchison proper.
		But Hughie was not s in a good mood, and a particularly strong gust of wind ripped the map from my hands.
	www.subw.org.au /archives/POR/Never_Truly_Lost.html (1625 words)

	New Zealand Alpine huts
		Hut fees are paid directly to the Department of Conservation if using the De la Beche, Murchison and Godley huts which are owned by the NZAC but managed by DoC.
		Mueller Hut, on the ridge between the Hermitage and Mueller Glacier.
		Hooker Hut, on the moraine near the terminal face of the Hooker Glacier.
	www.vuw.ac.nz /staff/alastair_smith/nzac/huts.htm (804 words)

	Origins of Life
		We find life beneath the deepest ocean, on the highest mountain, in the driest desert and the coldest glacier, and deep down in the crustal rocks and sediments.
		Although the primitive atmosphere is no longer believed to be as rich in hydrogen as once thought, the discovery that the Murchison meteorite contains the same amino acids obtained by Miller, and even in the same relative proportions, suggests strongly that his results are relevant.
		Classified as a carbonaceous chondrite, type II (CM2), this meteorite is suspected to be of cometary origin due to its high water content of 12%.
	www.resa.net /nasa/origins_life.htm (2600 words)

	Murchison Glacier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Murchison Glacier is an 18 kilometre long glacier flowing through Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the South Island of New Zealand.
		Lying to the east of Aoraki/Mount Cook, high in the Southern Alps, it flows southwestwards.
		The Murchison River, which takes its meltwater, flows under the larger Tasman Glacier to the south.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Murchison_Glacier (123 words)

	Alpine Ski Touring at Mt Cook National Park New Zealand
		Tasman & Murchison Glaciers: For intermediate skiers the Tasman Glacier (NZ's longest) offers many runs of gentle gradient.
		For the more advanced skiers the Murchison Glacier and its tributaries as well as the Darwin and Bonney Glaciers offer many rewarding ski runs.
		Godley Glacier: The Godley Glaciers are a Wilderness Area and are not accessible by plane.
	www.hikingnewzealand.com /mt-cook-skiing.htm (259 words)

	Aircraft favorites - World Affairs Board
		There's an airline that ferries tourists onto the main glaciers for a gander, they drop them and come back an hour later.
		Because the pick-up flights were often empty we could hitch a ride in, saving a day of sheer grunt.
		Because the glacier had no sun on it, it was white-out conditions, the pilot flew full tit up the glacier, using the rocks and outcrops he was familiar with as a guide until the plane literally hit the snow.
	www.worldaffairsboard.com /showthread.php?t=9234 (957 words)

	December 2004 Newletter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Various options were considered but eventually we settled on the idea of flying into the upper Murchison Glacier with the intent of skiing out over Tasman Saddle and doing whatever was both interesting and sensible based on the weather presented to us.
		As we stopped to fix skins at the bottom of the Aida the main divide summits were bathed in the glow of sunrise, from the pinks of the lower peaks to the golden hues of the higher summits.
		To minimise pain and further damage to Paul we came up with the cunning plan of skinning down (skins grip the snow on gentle descents) this meant that he didn't have to lift his leg and could therefore carry his own pack.
	www.nzalpine.wellington.net.nz /newsletters/dec2004.htm (4936 words)

	Report of the Central Southern Alps Alpine Search and Rescue Working Group - Sections 1 & 2
		While demand is relatively steady for the glacier walks, the past five years has seen growing interest in heli-hikes, estimated now to attract 5,000 people a year (see Appendix 3).
		Operations are carried out from Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on the West Coast, and from Mt Cook Airfield, Glentanner, Tekapo and Pukaki/Twizel on the eastern side.
		Glacier skiing remains popular but is showing little growth.
	www.nzlsar.org.nz /mtcook/SEC12.html (5457 words)

	Murchison Lodge - New Zealand B&Bs, Murchison, Marlborough & Nelson, New Zealand Accommodation
		You feel miles from anywhere, yet you are less than ten minutes walk from Murchison’s historic pubs and cafes.
		Renowned for some of the best brown trout fly-fishing in the world, Murchison is also a mecca for white-water kayaking and rafting as well as having plenty of other local activities to interest you.
		Murchison’s central location makes it’s a great base for exploring the top of the South Island.
	www.kiwiaccommodation.com /accommodation/details/654.php (656 words)

	Ski touring at Westland and Mount Cook National Parks
		Tasman & Murchison Glaciers: A very popular and reliable venue is Kelman Hut at the head of the Tasman Glacier.
		Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers: The head of the Fox Glacier (Pioneer Hut) or Franz Josef Glacier (Centennial Hut) in the Westland National Park offer great venues on the western side of the Main Divide.
		For competent skiers there are the ski-descent from the Glaciers via the Fritz Range, separating the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and the magnifcent ski-run down the Fox Glacier past ice falls to Chancellor Hut.
	www.hikingnewzealand.com /mount-cook-ski-touring.htm (1679 words)

	West Coast Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
		West Coast is a breathtaking 600km of mountains and glaciers, tranquil lakes and unruly rivers, primeval forests and magnificent coastline stretching from Karamea to Jackson Bay.
		Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport are the area's main centres and great bases for exploring the region.
		Michael's grandparents were founders of the Fox Glacier Hotel.
	www.selections.co.nz /default.cfm?pageid=000036 (354 words)

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