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My Mountain Calls

Jane Thomson and her Mountain Adventures
By Graham Langton and Betty Moore
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My Mountain Calls by Graham Langton and Betty Moore chronicles the life of Jane Thomson, one of New Zealand’s pioneering women climbers. From the 1890s to the 1930s, Jane embarked on adventurous expeditions into the mountains, driven by a passion for the breathtaking views and the... Read More
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Jane Thomson was one of New Zealand's earliest women climbers. From the 1890s, she sought adventure in the mountains, and in her late fifties began scaling some of New Zealand's greatest peaks, culminating in a Grand Traverse of Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916. Illustrated with Jane's own photographs, this biography commemorates her remarkable life.

  • Inspiring true story of pioneering mountaineer Jane Thomson, who took up high climbing in her 50s and defied the conventions of her time. MyMountainCalls_BMGL
  • Captures a remarkable chapter in New Zealand mountaineering history, including Thomson’s 1916 Grand Traverse of Aoraki/Mt Cook. MyMountainCalls_BMGL
  • Richly illustrated with historic photographs, bringing Jane’s adventures, New Zealand landscapes and early climbing era to life.

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My Mountain Calls by Graham Langton and Betty Moore chronicles the life of Jane Thomson, one of New Zealand’s pioneering women climbers. From the 1890s to the 1930s, Jane embarked on adventurous expeditions into the mountains, driven by a passion for the breathtaking views and the unique flora that awaited her in the valleys and hills.

Through sheer determination, Jane overcame numerous obstacles and, in her late fifties, began scaling some of New Zealand’s most formidable peaks. Her mountaineering achievements reached a pinnacle with a Grand Traverse of Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916.

This biography is richly illustrated with Jane's own photographs, offering both a visual and narrative commemoration of her adventurous spirit. Originally published in 1999, this edition has been thoughtfully revised and updated for 2026, celebrating the inspiring life and legacy of a truly intrepid woman.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780473808174

Publisher: Graham Langton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Graham Langton

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 140

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Betty Moore Biography & Memoir Explorer & Adventurer Biographies Graham Langton New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Biographies New Zealand Non-Fiction New Zealand Published Non-Fiction Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

Betty Moore (Gough), who died in 2015, had a lifetime interest in the mountains and was for many years a member of the New Zealand Alpine Club. A family connection with Jane Thomson and the inspiration of Jane’s photographs led Betty to spend years collecting material for this book.

Graham Langton was a mountaineer for many years and is a member of the New Zealand Alpine Club. He has devoted considerable energy to teaching, researching and writing about New Zealand’s history, and this has included a PhD thesis, several books, and many articles on the history of New Zealand mountain climbing.


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