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Ruahine hut washed away

Diggers Hut in the Ruahine Range has been washed about 200m downstream after a slip diverted a stream through the hut site. Daniel McIntyre and Ben Pigott were heading… Keep Reading

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Shades of purple

Purple Hill guards the eastern shoreline of Lake Pearson, and is one of those ‘island summits’ unconnected to any main ranges and therefore offers a unique perspective on the…
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Wild waterfalls
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Gear Review

Rab Continuum

At a glance Plusses: Warmth to weight ratio, hydrophobic down, great design, storm-ready hood, active fit Minuses: Hood drawcords have to be tucked away, expensive, taller people may prefer a longer…
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The North Face Summit Series L3 Down Hoodie
Macpac Supanova Hooded
Marmot Knife Edge
Rab Xenon X
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoodie

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