From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking…
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New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.
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Two Mountain Ascents for Seniors
On the 20th of October 68-year-old Graeme Donovan stood atop Lendenfeld Peak (3194m) and fulfilled a long-held dream of climbing a mountain over 3000m or 10,000ft.