Check the weather, plan the trip

August 2021

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August 2021

Study the forecast and your route so you’re prepared for any adverse changes in the weather. Photo: Kirsty Gaddum
Everyone knows that you need to check the weather forecast before heading into the great outdoors, but what do you do with the information? Even though weather forecasts are becoming ever more accurate, they are still only a best guess made from the information available. The weather may not turn out as expected or perhaps […]
Heather Grady

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Heather Grady

Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand

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