Ascent of the great descents

January 2016

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January 2016

Dan Clearwater has been instrumental in developing canyoning in New Zealand.
Matthew Pike discovers why New Zealand could be on the cusp of a canyoning boom Many of New Zealand’s most popular outdoor pursuits have legendary names synonymous with the activity’s rise to popularity. Trampers in the Southern Alps have the likes of Moir, while mountain bikers have the Kennett brothers. In 50 years or so, […]
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