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A mountain climber survived a 1968.5-foot fall from near the summit of one of New Zealand's highest mountains Saturday.
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Autumn air means fewer crowds and comfortable conditions – just bring the wet weather gear
Summer is the easiest time to summit due to limited ice and snow at the peak, says former police officer and alpine rescuer George White says. In the spring the soft slushy-like snow means if climbers fall they don’t slide down the mountain. ANDY JACKSON/Stuff But in the Autumn the mountain is a death trap for inexperienced climbers, he says. “The maunga can bite, and he bites hard.” The 58-year-old New Plymouth man has been involved in countless rescues and body recoveries from the maunga in his time and knows its many moods. The first recorded fatality was in autumn 1891, when...
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GO NZ: Autumn walking and hiking in New Zealand 19 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM 6 minutes to read Tackle The Pinnacles in the Coromandel over two days and you'll be there to enjoy the panoramic sunset and sunrise views. Photo / Destination Coromandel Tackle The Pinnacles in the Coromandel over two days and you'll be there to enjoy the panoramic sunset and sunrise views. Photo / Destination Coromandel NZ Herald Kate Ford From Cape Brett to Fiordland, you don't need blue skies and sunshine to do these walks. In fact, the crisper autumn air can mean fewer crowds and cooler conditions – just be sure to b...