From the gold diggings of Canterbury to the greenstone diggings of the Coast, the Three Passes tramp is considered a timeless classic. By Raymond Salisbury Sheets of relentless rain move across the desolate Wilberforce Valley. During brief breaks in the sodden sky, the sun attempts to shine and birds begin to cheer. But then, it […]
About the author
Ray Salisbury
Ray Salisbury is an author and photographer living in Nelson with his wife and cat. He studied design and photography and has been contributing to Wilderness since 1997. His books include Tableland: The history behind Mt Arthur and EPIC: Adventures across Aotearoa. Ray began tramping with a camera more than 50 years ago and has visited over 500 backcountry huts.
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