A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. Heading into winter, tramping adventures might be quite daunting for most people, but writer Tsewang Nuru Sherpa says it’s a rewarding experience with the proper knowledge and preparation. Tsewang says hiking in early June, surrounded by the […]
About the author
Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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