Shows the mighty ranges of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, a tumultuous ocean of snows, present on all sides and the alpine pioneers who are courageous enough to climb these icy slopes. Mt Sterling is the highest peak.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
314487
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountains
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Snow and ice climbing
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mountains
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Mountaineering
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Snow and ice climbing
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)