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Quick Facts: Aoraki Mount Cook
- Elevation: 3,754m
- Country: New Zealand
- Region: Australasia/Oceania
- Guide Companies: 0 verified operators
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- Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is the official currency. Credit cards widely accepted. ATMs in Twizel and Mount Cook Village. Hut passes required. Guide services $1,500-4,000 for summit climb.
- Languages: Official: English, Māori. English universally spoken. Māori name "Aoraki" means "Cloud Piercer." Bicultural naming reflects Treaty of Waitangi partnership.
Region: Australasia/Oceania, New Zealand
Climbing History
First ascent on December 25, 1894 by Tom Fyfe, George Graham, and Jack Clarke. At 3,724m, New Zealand's highest peak. Named after a Māori ancestor. The mountain lost 10m of height in 1991 when summit collapsed. Technical climbing required on all routes.
Notable Routes
Linda Glacier Route (2-3 days): Most popular route, grade 3+ alpine. Zurbriggen Ridge: Classic rock and ice route. East Ridge: Technical rock climbing. Grand Traverse: Links all three summits. Caroline Face: Extreme ice climbing.
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