2009 New Zealand Alpine Journal

The 2009 New Zealand Alpine Journal is for sale this year through the website for $30 ($20 member rate).

Follow this link to purchase: 2009 Alpine Journal

The Journal is NZAC’s premiere publication. It comprises 148 pages that celebrate and record our mountain communities’ year in photography, art, poetry and writing.

An essential addition to any mountain enthusiasts library, or a great gift for friends who'd like an insight into NZ mountaineering, ice and rock climbing, and alpine skiing.

Following are a couple of download links to articles from this years Journal to give you a taster of what's inside!

'Climbing is Life …' is a refreshingly open and personal account about what it's like to be a full time semi-professional sport climber, from one of NZ's top climbers of all time, Mayan Smith-Gobat.

'Spotlight on The Remarkables' is an area overview of one of NZ's most exciting locales for serious multi-pitch traditional ice and mixed climbing in recent years - The West Face of Remarkables, in Queenstown, by local activists Dave Bolger and Rupert Gardiner. Enjoy!