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	Encyclopedia: Mount Cook
		Aoraki/Mt Cook is a peak in the Southern Alps, a mountain range that runs the length of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
		Mount Cook Village is located on the southern slopes of New Zealands highest mountain, 12 kilometres south of Mount Cooks summit.
		Aoraki/Mount Cook was 20 m (65 ft) higher until a large section of rock and ice fell off the northern peak in January 1991.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Mount-Cook (1516 words)

	MOUNT COOK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Der Mount Cook oder Aoraki ist der höchste Berg Neuseelands (3754 m).
		Mount Cook ist das Zentrum des Mount Cook National Parks, der 1953 eingerichtet wurde und 70 696 Hektar mit über 140 Bergen über 2000 m umfasst.
		Mount Cook verlor 20 m an Höhe im Jahr 1992, als Eis- und Geröllmassen in einem Erdrutsch von seinem Gipfel zu Tal rutschten.
	www.toonorama.com /encyclopedia/M/Mount_Cook (245 words)

	Mount Cook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mount Cook is a peak in Southern Alps a mountain range that runs the of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
		Mount Cook is also known as Aoraki meaning "Cloud Piercer" in the Kai dialect of the Maori language.
		Mount Cook was 20m (65 feet) higher a large section of rock and ice off the northern peak in January 1992.
	www.freeglossary.com /Mount_Cook (764 words)

	Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park is situated in the South Island of New Zealand near the town of Twizel.
		The area was formally gazetted as a national park in October 1953 and consists of reserves that were established as early as 1887 to protect the area's significant vegetation and landscape.
		Glaciers cover 40% of the park area, notably the Tasman Glacier on the slopes of Mount Cook itself.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aoraki/Mount_Cook_National_Park (294 words)

	Mount Cook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mount Cook is a peak in the Southern Alps, a mountain range that runs the length of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
		Mount Cook is also known as Aoraki, meaning "Cloud Piercer" in the Kai Tahu dialect of the Maori language.
		Mount Cook was 20m (65 feet) higher until a large section of rock and ice fell off the northern peak in January 1992.
	www.wikiverse.org /mount-cook (642 words)

	New Zealand - Mount Cook - Sight Seeing Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mount Cook, at 3764 metres, is New Zealand’s highest mountain.
		The Mount Cook is situated in the centre of the South Island and is approximately five hours drive from Christchurch.
		Nudging one side of Mt Cook is the mighty Tasman Glacier, a 30 km giant and one of the longest outside the Himalayas.
	www.myvaluetravel.com /newzealand/mt_cook.asp (510 words)

	Mount Cook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mount Cook or Aoraki, this country's highest mountain at 3754m, gives its name to a 355,518ha national park of alpine ice, snow, rock, sub-alpine scrub, tussock and riverbed.
		Mount Cook Village, located in the Hooker Valley at the southern end of the park, is a major gateway to the area.
		Mount Cook: New Zealand's highest peak at 3754m is known as Aoraki ('cloud piercer') by Maori.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /new_zealand/about_destin/centralsouthisland/mountcook.html (455 words)

	Bradford Washburn, The Dishonorable Dr. Cook, Mount McKinley hoax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Cook, with respect to this, asserted that this was merely a plot of Admiral Peary to ruin him.
		Parker reports that he was a partner with Dr. Cook in the McKinley expedition, both physically and financially, Dr. Cook assumed the lead with a plan which proved unfeasible, and the party escaped with their lives, thanks to the local knowledge of Belmore Brown, one of its members.
		Dr. Cook's contention that he ascended to the summit of Mount McKinley two or three years prior to his claim with respect to the North Pole is a matter with which the public generally is so thoroughly familiar that it is hardly worth while to comment thereon extensively.
	www.pearyhenson.org /drCrook/bradleyland3.html (1533 words)

	Mount Cook Hotels, New Zealand. Find them here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mt Cook or Aoraki is this country's highest mountain at 3754m, and gives its name to a 355,518ha national park of alpine ice, snow, rock, sub-alpine scrub, tussock and riverbed.
		Mt Cook Village, located in the Hooker Valley at the southern end of the park, is a major gateway to the area.
		The white mountain buttercup, Mount Cook Lily, grows in profusion in the region, and native birds include the Kea, a mischievous green parrot.
	www.jasons.co.nz /landingpages/mountcook-hotels.htm (252 words)

	Mount Cook
		Mount Cook ist das Zentrum des Mount Cook National Parks der 1953 eingerichtet wurde und 70 Hektar mit über 140 Bergen über 2000 umfasst.
		Er den Berg nach James Cook da dieser 1769 als Erster die neuseeländischen Inseln umfahren sowie diese für Großbritannien eingenommen hatte.
		Mount Cook verlor 20 m an im Jahr 1992 als Eis- und Geröllmassen in einem Erdrutsch von seinem Gipfel zu Tal rutschten.
	www.uni-protokolle.de /Lexikon/Mt_Cook.html (239 words)

	Mount Cook Ski Planes
		Mount Cook Ski Planes operate a modern fleet of Pilatus Porter, Cessna 185and180 aircraft.
		Mount Cook Ski Planes operate the latest version which is powered by a PT6A — 27 engine giving 680 SHP.
		Mount Cook Ski Planes first operated this type on skis before moving to the Cessna 185.
	www.mountcookskiplanes.co.nz /japanese/profile.htm (251 words)

	Mount Cook Ski Planes
		Mount Cook Ski Planes offer the most spectacular alpine scenic flight in the world.
		After an awe inspiring flight through breathtaking scenery your ski equipped aircraft lands on one of the glaciers in the Mount Cook or Westland National Park, the engine is stopped, and you alight onto the glacier where climbers would take hours or days to reach.
		Mount Cook Ski Planes is the holder of an Airline Air Operator Certificate number AOC60950.
	www.mtcookskiplanes.com (230 words)

	Active New Zealand - Mount Cook - Hiking, Biking and Kayaking in New Zealand
		Mount Cook was first conquered on Christmas Day in 1894 by Tom Fyfe, George Graham and Jack Clarke, all New Zealanders.
		The first woman to climb Mount Cook was Freda du Faur, who was also in the first party to make the Grand Traverse of Mount Cook - climbing all three peaks on the same day.
		A special feature of this area is the mountain buttercup or Mount Cook Lily, with its multitude of white blossoms that grace the land through spring and summer.
	www.activenewzealand.com /mount_cook.php (310 words)

	Aoraki Mount Cook National Park - Wikitravel
		Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is dominated by the peaks of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain as well as Mount Tasman.
		Mount Cook airport is down the road from the village.
		Mount Cook Youth Hostel Cnr Bowen and Kitchener Drives, PO Box 26, Mt Cook National Park, 24-32 NZD (Mount Cook YHA (http://www.stayyha.com/hostels-ind.asp?id=57)).
	wikitravel.org /en/Aoraki_Mount_Cook_National_Park (400 words)

	The Frederick A. Cook Society
		Washburn believed that Cook returned from this location because of Barrill's allegation, that he was unable to verify Cook photographs beyond this point and that Cook had insufficient food to proceed further.
		Had Cook and Barrill been short of food, this undoubtedly would have been included in the affidavit as the reason for their supposed return rather than the spurious crevasse excuse.
		What Cook called a moraine on the upper Ruth Glacier is not a true moraine, but it does resemble one and it is shown on the right side of pages 13637 in the Cook and Washburn photos.
	www.cookpolar.org /dishonorable.htm (2349 words)

	Mount Cook Salmon
		Mount Cook Salmon Ltd - the world's highest salmon farm, is located in a hydro electric canal between Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, within view of majestic Mount Cook (New Zealand's highest mountain).
		Spectacular views of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps can be gained from this sealed road.
		Mount Cook Salmon has a car park, toilet block and picnic area, with a short walking track to a rise overlooking Lake Pukaki and the mountains.
	www.southisland.org.nz /webpages/126mount_cook_salmon.asp (249 words)

	Mount Cook Accommodation
		Aoraki Mt Cook Village and all visitors to the park are dwarfed by the immensity of the landscape that surrounds them.
		Aoraki / Mt Cook was formally gazetted as a national park, in October 1953, born out of reserves that were established as early as 1887 to protect the area’s significant vegetation and landscape.
		Aoraki Mount Cook village lies within the park with Twizel the nearest town outside.
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /mountcook.htm (290 words)

	New Zealand's Leading Attractions - Mount Cook Ski Planes
		Your Mount Cook Ski Plane flight includes the chance to experience the special thrill of landing on a glacier.
		Mount Cook Ski Planes are situated at Mt Cook Airport only 5 minutes drive from the Mount Cook Village and the Hermitage Hotel, and 30 minutes along SH80.
		Sightseeing tours to Mt Cook operate daily from Christchurch and Queenstown with Great Sights, or you can drive yourself, rental vehicles are available from Maui and Britz rentals from their Christchurch and Queenstown locations.
	www.leadingattractions.co.nz /new_zealands_leading_attractions/mount_cook_ski_planes.htm (272 words)

	Mount Cook New Zealand Destination Guide Attractions Activities Maps Regional Highlights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Situated in the heart of the Southern Alps, Mt Cook is a national icon and perhaps represents the ultimate adventure in a country renowned for its high adrenalin exploits.
		Mount Cook Ski Planes offer a number of scenic flights that include the chance to experience the special thrill of landing on a glacier.
		Mount Cook is located a short drive from Christchurch and is included in several of our motorcoach tours.
	www.horizon.co.nz /region-mon.asp (705 words)

	Mount Cook National Park -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Mount Cook is flanked by the Hooker Glacier to the west and Tasman...
		Established in 1960, it shares a common boundary with Mount Cook National Park along the main divide of the Southern Alps.
		With an area of 454 square miles (1,175 square km), it extends from the Tasman Sea in the west to the steep northwestern face of the Southern Alps in the east.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9054014?tocId=9054014 (1000 words)

	Big Second Half Lifts High Point Past the Mount, 78-61 :: Charles Cook leads Mount with 13 points off the bench. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The Mount (3-4) led 35-32 at the half, but High Point opened the second half with a 16-1 run en route to the victory.
		The Mount's leading scorer, Landy Thompson, picked up his third foul seven minutes into the first half as he was held off the scoreboard in the opening 20 minutes.
		Charles Cook and Antonio Johnson picked up the Mount offense, each scoring 10 points for a 35-32 halftime advantage.
	mountathletics.collegesports.com /sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121804aaa.html (399 words)

	Get Outdoors - State and National Park, Forest, and Monument Finder
		Deep in the heart of the Southern Alps lies an icy 70,000-hectare domain of high peaks, jumbled glaciers, and braided riverbeds, overlooked by the 3,754-metre summit of Aoraki Mount Cook, highest mountain in New Zealand.
		More than 40% of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is covered by glaciers, in a high-alpine land of splendid wildflowers, craggy rocks, and tenacious wildlife.
		Above all else, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is renowned as a destination for experienced mountaineers from around the world.
	syndication.getoutdoors.com /getoutdoors/destination_summary/5037.html (207 words)

	Mt Cook: Mt Cook Region, McKenzie Country, Mt Cook Region, McKenzie Country
		Mackenzie Country is a high inland basin beneath the Southern Alps and Mount Cook, south west of Christchurch.
		Nudging one side of Mt Cook is the mighty Tasman Glacier, a 30km giant and one of the longest outside the Himalayas.
		Mount Cook village is an easy five-hour drive from Christchurch.
	www.tourism.org.nz /regions/mt-cook.html (294 words)

	Mount Cook Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		North-west of Timaru, the Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie region is famous for its scenic beauty and wilderness.
		The region is an access point for the ski areas of Fox Peak, Mount Dobson and Ohau, and the resort town of Tekapo.
		Mount Cook Village: This alpine village lies at the foot of Mount Cook, offering glacier skiing, tramping, walking, mountaineering and fishing.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /New_zealand/about_destin/centralsouthisland/mountcook_region.html (799 words)

	Mount Cook : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Mount Cook Village is known throughout the world for its alpine beauty and remoteness.
		A third of the park is permanent snow and ice, and the Tasman Glacier, at 29km (18 miles) long and 3km (2 miles) wide, is the longest known glacier outside arctic regions.
		In recent years, Mount Cook Village has suffered a reputation for being rather shabby and expensive, but major developments from 2001 have brought forth big improvements.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/mountcook/2736010001.html (238 words)

	Mount Cook Accommodation Adventure Activities Flightseeing Mt Cook New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mount Cook Accommodation Adventure Activities Flightseeing Mt Cook New Zealand
		The Holiday Park and Activity Centre for the Mt Cook region New Zealand.
		Superb views of Mount Cook - only 15 minutes from the Mount Cook National Park.
	www.glentanner.co.nz (89 words)

	Mount Cook motels and motor lodges, New Zealand. Find them here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mount Cook motels and motor lodges, New Zealand.
		You’ll find a wide range of Mount Cook motels and motor lodges to choose from here on New Zealand’s leading travel information website.
		Mount Cook has numerous motels and motor lodges catering to all tastes and budgets.
	www.jasons.co.nz /landingpages/mountcook-motels.htm (280 words)

	Lake Tekapo + Mount Cook (New Zealand)
		The bus stopped at a power station on lake Pukaki for photos of Mt Cook and a brief spiel from the driver about the power system, then it was Twizel again for lunch and the interchange to High Country Shuttles.
		I cooked dinner (instant pasta) in the hostel and sat around taking to Pat and Drew and a young Israeli.
		The Mt Cook shuttle dropped me off at the crossroads instead of at Twizel, but forgot to tell the driver of the Atomic shuttle I was connecting to - and I only just managed to stop that when it came whizzing by.
	danny.oz.au /travel/new_zealand/tekapo_cook.html (566 words)

	Mount Cook Hotels
		Mount Cook the highest mountain and has large glaciers - Aoraki Mt Cook New Zealand
		Located in Canterbury, the Hermitage Aoraki Mount Cook is a short stroll from the National Park centre.
		Situated at the Mount Cook Alpine village, the hotel is an excellent base for exploring the area.
	www.gotonewzealand.co.nz /mount_cook_hotels.htm (89 words)

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