Experience five seasons of climbing and exploration in the New Zealand Alps, with practical insight and vivid scenes from historic routes.
This nonfiction work offers a concise, illustrated account of alpine travel in New Zealand, centered on Aorangi (Mount Cook) and the surrounding glaciers. It presents the author’s mountain journeys, the place’s topography, and the evolution of Alpine climbing in the region, aided by a government map and photographic reproductions. The edition aims to serve both curious travelers and serious climbers with a field-guide feel and historical context.
- A clear overview of routes to the Mount Cook district and key valleys such as Mueller, Hooker, and Tasman
- On-site descriptions of glaciers, ice features, and the Great Plateau
- Accounts of early exploration, notable climbs, and the people who opened New Zealand’s Alpine district
- Illustrations and a map to help readers visualize the terrain
Ideal for readers who love nature, history, and mountaineering in New Zealand’s dramatic alpine landscape.