Tongariro, a guide for climbers and ski-mountaineers

The great peaks of the central volcanic plateau are a treasure house for
climbers and skiers. Their summits are the North Island’s premier alpine
wilderness; many North Island climbers first learned their craft here, whether
on ice, rock or snow. This guide spans the range of climbing opportunities
Tongariro National Park provides. Ruapehu, especially, is world-famous as a
skier’s mountain, and opportunities for ski-mountaineering away from the big
fields are described.

But it is also the first ever detailed guide to alpine
routes and technical ice climbs.

The rich tradition of rock climbing in the
park is celebrated, from the early twentieth century pioneers on Holl’s Rock
to modern test pieces in the Whakapapa Gorge. The book is illustrated with
images from some of New Zealand’s top outdoor photographers, and topographical
maps and photo-topos show the routes in detail. Whatever kind of climbing
adventure you are planning in the national park, this book will provide
information and inspiration. 168 p.