Sport > Mountains/snow

Tramping Smarter is a practical guide to tramping in NZ.In two parts,part one covers the essential information any tramper needs to know.Starting with the basics of what to wear and what to take from boots to packs to rain-gear and most importantly food.It progresses through the basics of navigation using a map and compass to the latest technology and how to get the most from a GPS.Safety is covered from crossing rivers and using helicopters to minor problems that can occur and caring for injured companions. Part two covers wher... read more

Participation in the sport of rock climbing has exploded in New Zealand in recent decades, and New Zealanders and visitors alike flock to the diverse range of crags and alpline cliffs that are found all over the country. Rock climbing is now taught in virtually all outdoor recreation courses, and the interest in the sport is also reflected in the many indoor climbing walls that have sprung up in virtually all urban areas in New Zealand. Classic Rock Climbing in New Zealand is the natural response to this interest, the latest in our... read more

This is a complete guide to all aspects of climbing and mountaineering across the seasons for both instructors and amateur climbers alike. It is extensively revised and updated with the latest safety guidance, techniques and equipment designs. It includes practical instruction and clear diagrams and photographs that cover all of the techniques, equipment and skills for safe and enjoyable climbing all year round. It is written by two of the UK's foremost mountaineering experts. It includes foreword by Nigel Williams, Head of Trainin... read more

New Zealand’s varied mountains offer a world of backcountry skiing opportunities, and backcountry skiing has been growing in popularity in recent years, as more and more people seek adventure and variety in their skiing experiences. This book is the first guidebook published about New Zealand backcountry skiing, and it covers the principal skiing areas from the central North Island to Southland, with suggested trips, historical notes, local contacts, access information and route descriptions. Also there is discussion of e... read more

Aimed at the novice snowboarder, this text is the complete guide to the sport in Australia and New Zealand. The book provides background preparation for the important first lesson when confidence is low and nerves are high, and continues to cover basic skills and techniques.

The North Island's major alpine and rock climbing focus on the high central plateau. Following on from the new Taranaki Guide and Wellington Rock, this guide will be a must for all North Island or visiting climbers.

In The Snow Guide to Australia and New Zealand, Robert Upe and Jim Darby - two seasoned snow adventures and ski writers - present all there is to know about the slopes, resorts and alpine towns of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand. They cover everything from ski schools, lifts and equipment to accommodation and dining, with a lively style that will lure any outdoors enthusiast to the snow. Over 42 resorts and 26 towns are covered, with a total of 52 detailed maps. Slopes are rated for beginner, immediate and advan... read more

Chronicles the history of a sport that has exhilarated New Zealand skiers for over 60 years. Ralph Markby, a skier who first buckled up a pair of homemade wooden skis in 1944, traces the rise of ski culture in New Zealand along with the sport’s development – from the emergence of skiclubs after WWII to the expansion of commercial ski-fields, and the steady improvement and advances in equipment. First published August 2008, Dunedin, NZ

William Pike, a 22-year-old school teacher from Auckland, came to the attention of the nation on 25 September 2007 when, while tramping on Mt Ruapehu, he was critically injured during a volcanic eruption. William was trapped inside the hut, surrounded by mud and rocks and in freezing temperatures, while his friend went for help. When the rescue team arrived he was suffering from such severe hypothermia he was not expected to survive. Defying the odds, William spent two months in Waikato Hospital, at first fighting for his life, and... read more

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Fully illustrated complete introduction to rock climbing, from first steps to learning ropework and safety.Includes belaying, abseiling and setting anchors both indoors and outside. Training tips and advise.

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Avalanche Awareness in the New Zealand Backcountry is the first avalanche handbook created specifically for New Zealand's unique weather and snowpack conditions. Everyone who visits New Zealand's mountains needs to have an understanding of avalanches and the threat they pose. This book provides simple strategies for identifying avalanche terrain and avalanche conditions, explains how to make wise decisions and teaches rescue techniques. Well illustrated with photos, diagrams, and a New Zealand regional guide, this book is an essent... read more

The South Island offers diverse climbing on a wide range of rock types in stunning and uncrowded settings. It hosts bouldering areas, sea cliffs, city crags and many good traditional and sport crags. This guide brings you the most up-to-date route descriptions, access and crag information. It comprehensively covers the cream of the South Island's crags and boulder fields with 1400 selected routes, 2000 boulder problems, 260 photo topographies, climbing retrospective and 95% of all content climbed by the authors.

Classic Tramping in New Zealand is a beautifully photographed and sensitively written tribute to twelve classic New Zealand tramping trips. A sister volume to the best-selling Classic Walks of New Zealand, this book covers tramps that are more challenging than the best known tracks, but which typify the essential New Zealand tramping experience. The twelve trips described range from moderate three-day tramps to more challenging multi-day adventures for the more experienced trampers. They include such North Island classics as ... read more

Jack Adamson was New Zealand's first-born mountain guide and an exceptional photographer of the late 1800's who left a legacy of priceless photos of early explorers, pioneers and alpine scenery from 1889 to 1897. The images reflect Jack's spirit of adventure, his passion for the mountains and his unerring ability - with the composition and use of light - as an artist to obtain some of the most impressive photographs of the environment and people. Jack's story is part of New Zealand pioneering history that will touch your heart. Thi... read more

The Snow Guide to New Zealand is a must-have travel guide to the slopes, resorts and alpine towns of New Zealand's North and South Islands. Everything you need to know is in this book - from snow-sports schools, lifts and equipment to accommodation and dining.26 resort and 11 towns29 detailed mapsTips on weather, equipment, mountain wear, mountain driving, snow safety and fitness, plus tips for first timersIndependent rating system covering slope difficulty (beginner, intermediate and advanced), road access, kid appeal, basic fa... read more

This is the very best writing on the Antarctic, from James Cook's eighteenth-century assertion that 'no man will ever venture further than I have done' to Lynne Cox's description of her epic, icy swim in the twenty-first century - 32 first-hand accounts of men and women challenging one of the Earth's last true wildernesses. Here you will find both legendary tales of heroism and startling contemporary accounts of the impact of global warming on the Earth's sole undeveloped continent, including: "Dog Days" by Robert Falcon Scott; "Th... read more

For over three decades Pat Deavoll has been climbing at the elite level of her sport, in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska, and undertaken extreme, world-class expeditions to the great mountain ranges of Central Asia, including the Himalayas and the Karakorum.
In Wind from a Distant Summit she tells of her beginnings in the mountains of New Zealand, and of how far a singular level of drive, determination and talent has taken her - there are few mountaineers in New Zealand, women or men, who ... read more