Subtitled “In the Winter Resort of the North”.
Intertitle: “The lure of Antarctic adventure can be largely realised in Tongariro National Park, one of the winter play grounds of New Zealand. How the early riser forced his way out is not recorded...”
Man shovelling snow in front of snow covered hut surrounded by skis.
“... but by dint of hard work...”
Man continues in his work.
“...he finally releases a cheerful Party.”
Party exits the hut into deep snow.
“Ngauruhoe’s volcanic peak, yet wreathed with morning mist.”
“Rolling steam clouds, from the earth’s fires beneath the snowy mantle.”
Close up of Ngauruhoe belching steam. Silhouette of two men watching the thermal activity in distance.
“Plain and peak arrayed in winter garb.” Woman poses in the snow with skis. High on Ruapehu.
“March of the altitude seekers.” A dozen walkers march up slope of the mountain.
“With creamy complexions fortified against the sun.”
“Stepping up the silver slopes.” March continues up mountain, leader cutting steps. The climbers celebrate reaching the summit.
“Lunch-time, where no appetiser is required.” CU as the party eats in the snow.
“Mere specks across wide white waste.” The party far in the distance across the snow. A view across the plateau between Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.
“Like some strange land-scape on the silent moon.
“Shaped by the wind-god icy promontories on the sky-line.” Cornices curled up on the iced peaks.
“Curled like a frozen ‘comber’ of the sea.” CU of the ice as people scale them.
“Top most peak of mighty Ruapehu.” Climbers hack their way to the top.
“Tipped with Jet. Fantastic carvings of the Ice Kings.”