The trail begins on the gradually inclined Deadman’s Track, up a spur leading to the rounded tops of the Whanahuia Range. Shortly after starting, a junction is reached, left…
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Features: The Parsec is built from 100 per cent recycled nylon and filled with 465g of 800 fill power water-resistant down. Anti-snag zippers with easy-to-find pullers open a bag…
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With winter’s restricted daylight hours, now is the time to invest in a good headlamp. Look for rechargeable batteries, low weight and bulk, and decent run time. Straps Comfort…
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What considerations become more important in winter? Magical experiences can be had in winter from the effects of weather that has passed or from weather that’s happening. It can…
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My first visit to Cupola Hut was one winter when the snow was so deep we had to dig our way inside. A shovel mounted above the hut’s door…
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Torrential rain, boot-sucking mud, voracious sandflies; a perfect storm of nasties that breathe life into the legend of tramping around Rakiura / Stewart Island. It’s so isolated that one…
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