For you CHCH Tramping Safety Interesting article. I've always wanted to go up to the top of Mount Hector but I am not that fit and 57.
Thanks for the link, a sad story of a couple of avoidable deaths had the basic tramping guidelines been followed.
The mountains/high country are beautiful places but totally unforgiving if you happen to slip up in any way. The Tararuas have claimed a few lives over the years sadly.
You never conquer a mountain you just happened to have a moment when the mountain lets you get to the top!