Mt Oxford, Oxford Forest Park
Even though Mt Oxford lies 50km from Christchurch, it can be viewed from many places in the city – it looms in front of the higher summits to the…
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A bridge too far
Deep in Whanganui National Park, spanning the Mangapurua Stream, sits a 40m-long arch bridge. Though built to last, the bridge has only ever supported one vehicle. Today, trampers’ boots…
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Styx ‘n snow go
Crunch, crunch, “Ahhh!” We’re hopping from one tussock marshmallow to another as we cross Styx Saddle and every third hop or so sees one of us plunging through the…
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Cactus Outdoor Hammock
At a glacne Plusses: Good size, stable, durable for years of use. Minuses: Not an option for camping. Features: Best known for their hard-wearing packs and ‘free-standing’ pants, Cactus has added a hammock…
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More from the June 2018 issue View all
Mountain Guide Elke Braun-Elwert
At 35, Elke Braun-Elwert is one of the youngest IFMGA mountain guides in the country. She’s also an NZSIA ski instructor and assistant director of Lake Tekapo-based Alpine Recreation. “I’m looking forward to winter and lots of fun ski-mountaineering…
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