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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more]
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more] Blog: Glacier Adventure
Date: February 6th 2005
Up early for the climb, the weather has turned for the worse, it's pissing down and you can hardly see in front of your eyes through the fog, should be an interesting climb............ Get to the rendezous point to be told that it's postponed for half an hour as it's too dangerous to start, the fog will hopefully lift, it doesn't but we set off anyway. We get all the gear, waterproofs, glove ... read more
Date: February 6th 2005
Up early for the climb, the weather has turned for the worse, it's pissing down and you can hardly see in front of your eyes through the fog, should be an interesting climb............ Get to the rendezous point to be told that it's postponed for half an hour as it's too dangerous to start, the fog will hopefully lift, it doesn't but we set off anyway. We get all the gear, waterproofs, glove ... read more
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