Classic Peaks of New Zealand

New Zealand is a land dominated by mountains, from the dramatic volcanoes of
the North Island to the magnificent Southern Alps running most of the length
of the South Island. The most prominent of these moutains are the focus of
Classic Peaks of New Zealand. Originally published in 1990 as Great Peaks of
New Zealand, this book has been expanded and updated to bring it up to the
present day.

Each of the 17 chapters is a tribute to one mountain, whose
character and features, mythology and mountaineering history is evocatively
described. The significance of these peaks ensures that the book encapsulates
all of the important developments in New Zealand mountaineering. Each chapter
also concludes with a route guide for one classic route on the mountain.