The South Ridge of Aoraki/Mt cook was renamed Hillary Ridge in recognition of Sir Edmund Hillary and his climbing party being the first to climb it. Photo: Mark Watson
Why are so many of New Zealand’s natural features left unnamed and how easy would it be to name a few yourself? Wilderness goes in search of the answers “Wow – that mountain looks amazing!” says your tramping buddy looking up from the valley floor. “Would love to climb that one day. Let’s make a note […]
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