Mataketake Hut, West Coast
The new Mataketake Hut has opened up some excellent tops travel on the Mataketake Range, north of Haast and just south of Lake Paringa, breathing new life into the…
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Patagonia Nano-Air Hoody
Best for warmth and wind- shedding on-the-go At a glancePlusses: Very comfortable, stretch fit, stylishMinuses: Expensive 318g (m), 269g (w) Features: This is a partially windproof, highly breathable, insulated shell designed…
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2022’s backcountry stoves
Whether you prefer to take your time with a wood-burning stove or go fast and light with a gas-powered model, putting a pot on the boil for a hot…
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Seeing the map in 3D
Maps are printed in two dimensions (2D), but the land they represent is in three dimensions (3D). How can a 2D map allow you to visualise the 3D land…
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Beyond belief
Nicknamed the ‘highest backpacker hostel in New Zealand’, the fifth incarnation of Mueller Hut squats on the snowfield beside twin long-drops. It was opened in July 2003 by Sir…
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Rethinking the fun framework
Every tramper can identify with Type 1 and Type 2 fun, but is it time to rethink the paradigm? follow a lady from Christchurch on social media who has…
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