"When the mountains speak, wise men listen."
No one knows the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park like local guide and mountaineer Charlie Hobbs. Having lived and run his own successful adventure guiding businesses since 1989, his name is synonymous with the area.
We sat down with Charlie to chat about his connection to his beloved alps, what the mountains give him, and why every kiwi must explore this special part of Aotearoa.
What drew you to Aoraki/Mount Cook?
I was living in Timaru working as a tradesman in the early 80’s, spending my weekends and spare time in the mountains. I was working for the