WOMAN MOUNTAINEER
■ The well-known English climber, Miss Kate Gardiner, of Liverpool, England, has made successful ascents of Mount Hamilton (9915 ft. and Mount Elie de Beaumont. She was accompanied by Guides Vic Williams and F. Alack. The ascents were made in perfect weather, and good conditions from the Malte Brun Hut. Miss Gardiner has made several visits to New Zealand, and in January, 1929, made a record ascent for a woman of Mount Cook. She was guided by Vic Williams and the ascent was made in 15} hours from the Haast Hut. Miss Gardiner intends using the Hermitage as her headquarters for the remainder of the climbing season, and she has ah extensive programme in view.
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Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 144, 14 March 1931, Page 16
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116WOMAN MOUNTAINEER Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 144, 14 March 1931, Page 16
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