We asked two outdoors people with intimate knowledge of their respective mountains to argue the case for Mt Ruapehu and Taranaki Maunga.
The case for Taranaki Maunga By Chris Prudden, mountain guide This great maunga, Taranaki (2518m), is fervently respected by Māori and Pākehā for many reasons. My relationship with Taranaki started when I was 12 years old and first braved his summit. This seeded an enduring respect for the lonely mountain – and indeed for all […]
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Taranaki Maunga vs Mt Ruapehu
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We asked two outdoors people with intimate knowledge of their respective mountains to argue the case for Mt Ruapehu and Taranaki Maunga.
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