Taking a helicopter up the Tasman Valley set up base camp at the Kelman Hut. This is a great place to set up shop and prepare for those rare good weather days. During both the morning and Night the rangers give the weather forecast via radio so make sure to have a good idea of what to expect before going out on this tour.

Leaving the Kelman hut drop 100 meters on the Tasman Glacier before skinning over to the Tasman Saddle. Dropping into the Murchison Glacier traverse a few meters fall line before dropping over 700 meters to where the Aida Glacier starts. Once again it is time to start skinning west up the Aida Glacier which when on the upper slopes of the valley make your way skiers left. The next section is the crux of the trip where you should find a ramp leading to the upper slopes of Mount Sydney King. Once past the steep section it is a mellow slog up to the top of Mount Sydney King.

Standing up top take in the impressive view of the Godley Valley to the West, in a land of remoteness the Godley valley is the real deal. Skiing back is as simple as following your tracks all the way back up to the Kelman Hut. While climbing the Murchison Headwall it is always good to have crampons as it can firm up once in the shadows. Before long you will be back at the shelter and hopefully getting the upcoming forecast and planning your next destination.

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