The Tramping Troop embark on their first outing, leaving Ocean Beach to climb to Te Whara Peak. Photo: Matthew Cattin

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Determined to spread the love of tramping, Matthew Cattin starts a club to get inexperienced friends outdoors

When the sting of a long drop hits your nostrils or hut snorers rob your sleep, tramping can seem more punishment than privilege. And who has the composure to practise gratitude when both feet call it a day after eight hours of neglect? Or a weka steals your dehy dinner? Tramping can be a hard […]
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