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Many climbers choose to climb as a way to immerse ourselves in some of the most magnificent, lesser-explored parts of the world. Wānaka-based mountain guide Gavin Lang has not only climbed some of New Zealand’s highest mountains and remotest peaks, but as an adventure photographer he’s captured their beauty too.

In his recently released book, Seeking the Light, Gavin shares his journey to summiting all 24 of the highest mountains in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

Gavin’s book is a colourful chronicle of determination, creativity and immense talent, both as a photographer and a climber. While

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