exponential kiwi

A space to share news and views from this cold, dark rainy island, the South Island of New Zealand. My name is Kim Newth - a freelance journalist, who is almost making a living out of it. Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 15
Recently, I met the lovely Steve Moffatt who kindly loaned me a copy of Sally Irwin’s book on mountaineer Freda Du Faur, the first woman to reach the top of Mount Cook. It’s a fascinating read and gives such an incite into the times, particularly attitudes towards the role of women in the period leading up to the First World War. Freda’s brilliant youthful climbing achievements in the Southern Alps proved not to mark the start of a brilliant climbing career, partially as a result of WW1 intervening but also because of relationship difficulties, her own self-doubts and the inherent conservatism of the times also proving a barrier. This is a compelling read!

Recently, I met the lovely Steve Moffatt who kindly loaned me a copy of Sally Irwin’s book on mountaineer Freda Du Faur, the first woman to reach the top of Mount Cook.

It’s a fascinating read and gives such an incite into the times, particularly attitudes towards the role of women in the period leading up to the First World War. Freda’s brilliant youthful climbing achievements in the Southern Alps proved not to mark the start of a brilliant climbing career, partially as a result of WW1 intervening but also because of relationship difficulties, her own self-doubts and the inherent conservatism of the times also proving a barrier. This is a compelling read!
Posted at 2:09 PM Tagged: Freda Du Faur; Sally Irwin; Mount Cook