A leg injury brought big tramping trips to a temporary end for one couple, but it didn’t mean the end of all adventure. Last summer my husband David seriously injured his achilles and calf. The result was severe curtailment of trips into the hills together. I did manage to get out with others, but David […]
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Jo Stilwell
Jo has tramped extensively throughout the South Island over the past 40 years. She started writing for Wilderness about getting into the outdoors with children when her daughters were young. Living at Lake Hāwea, Jo is spoilt for choice when selecting outdoor adventures. She particularly enjoys remote areas, loves exploring untracked rivers and ridgelines, and is partial to a good bush-bash.
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