Chinese-American thru-hiker Jade Downing

September 2024

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September 2024

Jade Downing is an outdoor enthusiast from Colorado who has been enjoying off- and on-track tramping in New Zealand. She has walked the South Island leg of Te Araroa and bagged more than 100 huts since being here. “I prefer economical gear that is durable and versatile enough for New Zealand’s various environments,” she says. […]

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