Broken but not deterred

May 2021

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Jane Evans is recovering from a broken ankle and dreaming about completing the TA next summer. Photo: Sue Pegrume
All it took was a moment’s inattention for Jane Evans’ Te Araroa journey to be over. It is the one piece of gear that you hope will never be used. Trampers often moan about the cost. However, when walking Te Araroa, a personal locator beacon (PLB) becomes a safety net. It provides peace of mind […]

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