Devils Den Bivouac has a commanding view.Photo: Sam Harrison

Dealing with the Devil

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Sam Harrison

Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side and works for the Department of Conservation.

By Sam Harrison

Devil’s Den Bivvy, Lake Sumner Forest Park

The Devils Ramparts tower high above Devils Den Bivvy, which, despite the name, is a neat two-person hut perfectly situated for a weekend adventure. It can be approached three ways: up the Nina Valley, over from Slyvia Tops, or from the Doubtful River, all off the Lewis Pass Highway. The route over Slyvia Tops is […]

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Sam Harrison

Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side. When he’s not in the bush he can be found pushing paper for the Department of Conservation in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Sam graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 with a Bachelor of Law, a Bachelor of Arts, a large student loan and a love of all things tramping. He is easily identified in the hills by his oversized camera and his distinctive knack for finding type 2 fun.