Navigating in grey-out conditions

December 2019

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December 2019

Whiteout conditions can happen in any season in a matter of minutes. Photo: Oxana Repina
Even if the forecast is good, conditions can change quickly. That’s why if you plan to tramp on the tops at any time of year you need to know how to navigate in whiteout or grey-out conditions. I have known a clear blue sky to turn to thick mist in 15 minutes. The view of […]
Heather Grady

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Heather Grady

Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand

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