Two climbers have become the fastest to scale all New Zealand’s 3000m peaks. Hamish Fleming (31) and Alastair McDowell (30) have completed an incredible mountaineering feat. In a continuous expedition lasting 31 days, the pair climbed all 24 of New Zealand’s peaks over 3000m. The friends were the 12th and 13th climbers to summit New […]
About the author
Ray Salisbury
Ray Salisbury is an author and photographer living in Nelson with his wife and cat. He studied design and photography and has been contributing to Wilderness since 1997. His books include Tableland: The history behind Mt Arthur and EPIC: Adventures across Aotearoa. Ray began tramping with a camera more than 50 years ago and has visited over 500 backcountry huts.
The Wilderness 40 Best Huts: 12 Top North Island Huts
Winter magic in the high country
Takorika, Havelock Water Supply Reserve
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