Fire-lighting

August 2018

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August 2018

Getting good airflow is crucial to a roaring fire. Photo: Ray Salisbury
There’s nothing quite like the comforting glow that emanates from a well-stoked fire. Whether it’s in the open or inside a woodstove in a backcountry hut, here are a few tips to ensure you get it right first time. Check before you light On average, New Zealand loses one backcountry hut each year to fire, […]

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