When Rissa Williams walked the
Routeburn Track she worried she would be hungry and packed too much food; Rissa photographed her leftover food to remind her not to take so much in future
Tramping is often an individual learn-by-experience activity. What are some typical beginner’s issues or potentially costly mistakes a novice tramper could avoid? Planning and preparation Good planning and preparation is a sure-fire way to set yourself up for success. Not planning could mean you choose an unsuitable tramp, with the wrong gear for the conditions, or […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Tongariro Northern Circuit huts no longer first-in, first-served during winter
25 huts to visit in 2025
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Iron Lake, Kahurangi National Park
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