On My Own Two Feet

The Life of a Mountaineer

Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book On My Own Two Feet by Norman Hardie, Canterbury University Press
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Author: Norman Hardie ISBN: 9781927145234
Publisher: Canterbury University Press Publication: December 1, 2006
Imprint: Canterbury University Press Language: English
Author: Norman Hardie
ISBN: 9781927145234
Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication: December 1, 2006
Imprint: Canterbury University Press
Language: English

In 1955, esteemed New Zealand mountaineer Norman Hardie led one of the two summit pairs that made the first ascent of Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world. He played an important part in three expeditions with sir Edmund Hillary and was a director of his Himalayan Trust. He went to Antarctica three times, including as leader of Scott Base, and was also involved in many mountain rescues. An eventful life is recounted here with clarity, humour and wit.

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In 1955, esteemed New Zealand mountaineer Norman Hardie led one of the two summit pairs that made the first ascent of Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world. He played an important part in three expeditions with sir Edmund Hillary and was a director of his Himalayan Trust. He went to Antarctica three times, including as leader of Scott Base, and was also involved in many mountain rescues. An eventful life is recounted here with clarity, humour and wit.

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