From Peak to Peak: The Story of the First Human-Powered Journey from the Summit of Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand to the Summit of Aoraki/ Mount Cook - Softcover

A 1400KM-EXPEDITION. 2MEN. 1REMARKABLE STORY ON THE INDOMITABLE HUMAN SPIRIT On 1 December 2013, two men set out on a unique journey between New Zealand's highest mountains. On a shoestring budget and an equally tight time constraint, they traversed through some of the country's toughest and most rugged terrain, covering over 1400km with nothing more than a borrowed bicycle, some climbing gear, an inflatable kayak, and an incredibly slim chance of success. On day 22, they reached the summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook, the highest peak in the country. From Peak to Peak tells the inspiring true story of mountaineers, Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson and Alan Silva's incredible human-powered journey, from the summit of Mt Ruapehu to the summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook. It is testament that it takes just one crazy idea — and a positive attitude — to get started on the adventure of a lifetime.

Grant ‘Axe’ Rawlinson is an adventurer, author, and inspiring speaker. Born and bred in New Zealand, Grant has led a lifetime of challenge and discoveries – from an international seven-a-side rugby player to a mountaineer and adventurer, challenging himself with the world’s greatest mountain ranges. Grant is a proponent of lightweight expeditions using very little support. He has climbed over 50 mountains around the world, including virgin peaks in Kazakhstan, the treacherous north ridge of Mt Everest, and remote mountain ranges in Iran, Pakistan, and Patagonia. Grant has made human powered peak-to-peak journeys in the UK, France, Switzerland, and from the summit of the North Island of New Zealand to the summit of the South Island. These expeditions involved kayak crossings of dangerous straits, cycling thousands of kilometres completely unsupported, and scaling peaks from the base up. He shares the philosophy that he practises in his adventure life with his audiences, encouraging and motivating others to do more with less, to use resources creatively to achieve greater results, and to continually challenge and transition ourselves in order to grow.