Sir Peter Jackson Interview 2013

From the New Zealand Tourism Board files - %100 Middle Earth Branding and Tolkien

http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/sir-peter-jackson/

Hobbit Mountain - Death Reported

German Tolkien fan dies visiting 'Hobbit' mountain

A German amateur mountain climber and J.R.R. Tolkien fan was killed climbing a New Zealand mountain used as a set in Peter Jackson's new hit film The Hobbit, it was reported Thursday.

Published: 27 Dec 12 14:54 CET the Local Germany's News in Enlglish

The 38-year-old Frank S. fell 200 metres to his death in Mount Aspiring National Park on the country's southern island, the Bild newspaper reported.

The Google-employed software developer from Munich had set off on the tour of New Zealand on November 29, and written about his twin passions of J.R.R. Tolkien and mountain climbing on his homepage.

Ascents with experienced mountain climbers were on offer for €2,500, but Frank S. reportedly attempted to conquer the park's Cascade Saddle route on his own.

A friend reported him missing on December 23, and his body was discovered by a rescue helicopter on Christmas Day. Rescue workers believe he slipped on snow on the mountain and fell to his death.

''This steep and challenging 'poled' route over the Cascade Saddle is an alpine environment which requires a high level of risk and in turn a high level of skill," Mike Johnston of Wanaka police station, in southwestern New Zealand commented. "This route should not be attempted unless key factors have been evaluated, such as, fitness, alpine experience, weather, and equipment. Falling in this slippery and steep terrain is unforgiving'.'

Police expressed their sympathy to the family and friends, who were receiving the news of the tourist's death at Christmas.

This story was not released in the New Zealand News

Anduin River Project

Previous discussion with the Fiordland Trails Trust:  indicates it would be useful to officially Name the Trail along the River the Anduin Reach Trail with Input from ex Movie Set Makers into Viewing Tower Design.

Anduin fails to float Tourism Boat

In Fiordand New Zealand A River that was used extensively in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy has now been unofficially dubbed the Anduin River.

A small Tolkien Fan Diaspora drove the Anduin issue through to the New Zealand Government. But failed to get the Tourism industry to promote this Fan inspired Real Life Tolkien Story.

Promotions where to include walkways, information signs,

Viewing Areas and people helping at home on their computers with information.  

"Small hands do great things when the eyes of the great are elsewhere"