It’s best to cross together, arms between packs and gripping waistbelts. Photo: Carrie Miller

Carried away in the Wilkin River

July 2020

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The power of a river can be deceptive and lead to a frightening experience. By Petrina Darrah

After three days hiking the Gillespie Pass Circuit in Mt Aspiring National Park, my friend Kirstin and I felt confident and ready to tackle the final stretch of the track. From Siberia Hut, other trampers were taking flights or jet boats back to Makarora, but we opted to set off early and walk out through […]
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