Mount Cook, however, poses serious risks including ... and ridge scrambling to the summit. It is considered the “standard” route but remains technically demanding. Climbers must navigate ...

Mount Cook is an impressive peak on the west coast of New Zealand's Southern Island. There is no easy route to its summit, and the climb is exposed to several objective dangers, including rockfall ...

Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ Prime Minister travels to China this week to sign agreements ...