Shaun Barnett investigates an unusual phenomenon experienced by those in extreme hardship In 1933 mountaineer Frank Smythe found himself high on Mt Everest, higher than anyone had ever been before, and he stopped to rest. Unconsciously he offered half his Kendal Mint Cake to his companion, but then realised he was climbing alone. Afterwards Smythe […]
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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