Crossing Ruth Flat in the East Matukituki Valley. Photo: Shaun Barnett/Black Robin Photography

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How many trampers have endured a challenging pass crossing, escaped the storm-ridden tops, or battled a difficult gorge to find welcome refuge on a valley flat?

I can recall a difficult descent down Mt Aspiring National Park’s Waterfall Face, which was slippery from rain, and the enormous sense of relief at reaching level ground on the flats below. I remember, too, fighting up the claustrophobic schist gorges of the Otoko River, and the small but oh-so-welcome Stag Flat. There, with room […]
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