Descending Crucible Track – a diversion from the Gillespie Pass route. Photo: Ray Salisbury | Hot Pixels Photography

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Ray Salisbury

Ray is an author and photographer living in Nelson, and a longtime contributor to Wilderness.

By Ray Salisbury

The Gillespie Pass circuit has several extra special add-ons to make for an exceptional week-long expedition into the heart of Mt Aspiring National Park

The Gillespie Pass Circuit takes in the Young and Wilkin river valleys and crosses the 1600m-high Gillespie Pass – reached after a stiff 1000m climb. It’s a trip not to be underestimated, but the huts on the route are large and comfortable – just like those of the Routeburn Track at the other end of […]

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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.