It can be difficult to sleep in a busy hut, but the exertion of the day often wins over. Photo: Mark Watson

Is tramping the ultimate sleep fix?

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How just a couple of nights in the wild can reset your circadian rhythm to give you a better sleep and help you feel more rested.

There’s a certain romance to the idea of sleeping in the wilderness. You’ve spent the day climbing ridgelines, crossing rivers and soaking in scenic views. The worries of the daily grind have been replaced by the satisfying simplicity of moving through nature. As dusk settles, you crawl into your tent and drift into the deepest […]
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Kate Sprecher

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Kate Sprecher

Kate is a medical writer with a PhD in sleep neuroscience. She started tramping as a student in Dunedin, and now calls the Tararua Range her local. She can sleep anywhere, and hopes to help others do the same.

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