Mt Stokes Track, Marlborough Sounds
My affliction is this: put a map before my eyes and I am lost. Not lost in the sense that I cannot find my way, but lost in my…
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The 2019 tramper’s diary: July to December
July: Cape Brett Hut, Northland Many people might be thinking of an island escape at this time of year, but a far healthier and cheaper option is to head…
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Waypoints View all
A winning combination
Some backcountry spots don’t boast anything that stands out. There’s not a superb view, nor a magnificent nearby mountain, but nevertheless an unexplainable combination of things can lend the…
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The 2019 tramper’s diary: January to June
January: River tubing, Tararua Forest Park Imagine a fine, warm day, the sun glinting off the rapids, the walls of a bush-clad gorge rising above, and your feet pointed downstream,...
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Gear reviews View all
Rab Latok Alpine
The Latok Alpine is a breathable and fully waterproof gaiter designed for lower volume boots. It provides for a slimmer fit, which both minimises the risk of crampon puncture…
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