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Upriver
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's South Island with this captivating book, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. 'Upriver' takes readers on an adventurous journey through the remarkable landscapes that shape Te Waipounamu, offering an in-depth exploration of the region's natural wonders and rich human history. With 384 pages of meticulously researched content, this paperback guide serves as an ideal companion for those wishing to retrace the author's treks through both easily accessible areas and challenging mountainous terrains.
Each of the 24 chapters illuminates a different river descending from the Southern Alps, painting vivid portraits of their water catchment areas and revealing the stunning peaks and passes that define this unique island. As you dive into these landscapes, you'll uncover the significant Maori and Pakeha narratives woven into the fabric of the land.
'Every now and then a book comes along that offers a fresh perspective, and 'Upriver' is one of those gems. This insightful guide promises an exciting adventure, detailed trip descriptions, and essential knowledge for safe backcountry exploration. Embark on this extraordinary odyssey and experience the mesmerizing heart of New Zealand's South Island like never before.
Author: Colin Heinz Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 15-08-2020
Upriver will appeal to everyone who loves New Zealand’s South Island/Te Waipounamu and wants to find out more about the formation of its diverse landscapes and the story of human settlement since the very first landings about eight centuries ago. It will also provide all the information needed by those wishing to retrace the author’s footsteps, either in the easily accessible regions of the west or east coasts, or in the more challenging mountainous regions of the South Island/Te Waipounamu. An absorbing blend of trip descriptions laced with background notes about the meaning and significance of places that were encountered, it tells the story of the author’s journeys to the principal sources of each of the 24 rivers that flow down to the sea from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. Each of the 24 chapters in this book paints a full-length portrait of the water catchment areas of the 24 rivers that flow all the way down to the sea from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps/K? Tiritiri o te Moana, including its highest peaks and lowest Main Divide passes. Those portraits fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to form a comprehensive picture of this unique island. Safe backcountry trips require detailed knowledge of the terrain, situational awareness, teamwork, and contingency plans. The backcountry trips that are described in this book were spread over five decades, mainly in late summer-early autumn when weather conditions are usually more favourable. Only experienced, well-equipped parties should undertake them when they go further than river lowlands. "Every now and then a book comes along that is fresh and original, presenting a different perspective on a topic well traversed. Upriver is one of these. A wonderful book chock full of meticulously researched facts about the Southern Alps and the rivers draining from them, it brings out both Maori and Pakeha perspectives on the land… Full of fascinating details of old and new histories, with explanations of the names bestowed on the landscape, all held together by a matrix of the authors own journeys. I thoroughly enjoyed it". - Geoff Spearpoint
Each of the 24 chapters illuminates a different river descending from the Southern Alps, painting vivid portraits of their water catchment areas and revealing the stunning peaks and passes that define this unique island. As you dive into these landscapes, you'll uncover the significant Maori and Pakeha narratives woven into the fabric of the land.
'Every now and then a book comes along that offers a fresh perspective, and 'Upriver' is one of those gems. This insightful guide promises an exciting adventure, detailed trip descriptions, and essential knowledge for safe backcountry exploration. Embark on this extraordinary odyssey and experience the mesmerizing heart of New Zealand's South Island like never before.
Author: Colin Heinz Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 15-08-2020
Upriver will appeal to everyone who loves New Zealand’s South Island/Te Waipounamu and wants to find out more about the formation of its diverse landscapes and the story of human settlement since the very first landings about eight centuries ago. It will also provide all the information needed by those wishing to retrace the author’s footsteps, either in the easily accessible regions of the west or east coasts, or in the more challenging mountainous regions of the South Island/Te Waipounamu. An absorbing blend of trip descriptions laced with background notes about the meaning and significance of places that were encountered, it tells the story of the author’s journeys to the principal sources of each of the 24 rivers that flow down to the sea from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. Each of the 24 chapters in this book paints a full-length portrait of the water catchment areas of the 24 rivers that flow all the way down to the sea from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps/K? Tiritiri o te Moana, including its highest peaks and lowest Main Divide passes. Those portraits fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to form a comprehensive picture of this unique island. Safe backcountry trips require detailed knowledge of the terrain, situational awareness, teamwork, and contingency plans. The backcountry trips that are described in this book were spread over five decades, mainly in late summer-early autumn when weather conditions are usually more favourable. Only experienced, well-equipped parties should undertake them when they go further than river lowlands. "Every now and then a book comes along that is fresh and original, presenting a different perspective on a topic well traversed. Upriver is one of these. A wonderful book chock full of meticulously researched facts about the Southern Alps and the rivers draining from them, it brings out both Maori and Pakeha perspectives on the land… Full of fascinating details of old and new histories, with explanations of the names bestowed on the landscape, all held together by a matrix of the authors own journeys. I thoroughly enjoyed it". - Geoff Spearpoint
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