Backcountry for rookies

October 2015

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October 2015

Descending Mt Guy. Lake Clearwater and township with the snowy southern alps in the distance. Photo: Dennis Radermacher
Mount Guy, Hakatere Conservation Park There comes a time for most trampers when straying off the beaten track provides an exciting new challenge. A few years ago I went through that phase and found Hakatere Conservation Park in Canterbury to be the perfect launch pad for my adventures. The barren terrain offers many opportunities for […]
Dennis Radermacher

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Dennis Radermacher

Dennis is an architectural photographer with a long-standing connection to the outdoors. He has been contributing to Wilderness Magazine for more than ten years, combining his interest in tramping with photography. In his spare time, he makes furniture, experiments with 3D printing, and enjoys exploring new places.

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