Climbs in the Aspiring region of the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Powell did many firsts in the Aspiring area notably the first traverse of Aspiring via Ruth Ridge, the Volta and Therma glaciers (culminating in his first climb of Mount Aspiring), the first ascents of Homestead Peak (1952) and Craigroyston (1953), followed by the first ascent of Rob Roy s north ridge in 1954. He also named a few of the peaks of the area, such as Dragonfly Peak. The stories of these triumphs describe a country much untrodden and unmapped at the time, but also personal, detailing the actions and emotions of his climbing companions. Blue card covers, corners bumped and faded. Top cut edges dusty. Illustrated jacket with colour painting and b&w photos. D/J edges rubbed with tears at top front and spine ends/. Map of region on endpapers. Black and white photos, drawings and maps inside. Some light top page corne turns at start of book. Signed by the author on the title page. Signed by an owner on the pre