Rolling on Rolleston

August 2017

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August 2017

On Rome Ridge with the low summit of Mt Rolleston beyond. Photo: George Guille
In perfect conditions, Mt Rolleston in Arthur’s Pass National Park offers stunning coast-to-coast views. Two climbers describe the route they took to reach one of New Zealand’s prized peaks. George Guille couldn’t sleep. It was late. Or maybe it was early morning. His alarm was set for 3am. The aspiring alpinist and adventure photographer needed […]
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