Climb a 3000m South Island peak

July 2012

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July 2012

Traversing the lower section of the Aspiring's Northwest Ridge is generally considered the crux of the climb. Photo: Paul Hersey
Think you’re a good tramper, sea kayaker, climber, mountain biker and skier? Shift your horizons with one of these game-changing adventures   You have: Climbed Mt Ruapehu You want: To climb a 3000m peak in the South Island The climb: Mt Aspiring (3033m) is a popular first 3000m climb, partly because it is one of […]
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