American Anthony Marra is riding, surfing, climbing and skiing his way down the country, all in the name of a prominent US climber. One day last winter, a man was seen running across Whakapapa Col wearing ski touring boots and carrying a wealth of gear. We hailed him to find out what he was doing […]
About the author
Hazel Phillips
Hazel Phillips is an alpine adventurer and the author of Fire & Ice, Solo, and Great Hearts. A firm believer that ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’, she’s passionate about representation in the outdoors. She is a self-confessed Ruapehu addict, and she’s never met a topo map she didn’t get along with.
Trampers say decision to remove beloved hut failed to follow process
Lowry from Days Bay, East Harbour Regional Park
2026’s guide to outdoor socks
Foggy Peak, Korowai-Torlesse Tussockland Park
Roaming the red rocks
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