A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. Kiwi duo Sophie Hart and Nathan Fa’avae have emerged victorious after the world’s most gruelling race the Yukon 1000 – paddling 1000 miles (1600 km) along the Yukon River. The two, who have been racing Adventure […]
About the author
Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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