No. 1 – Camp in the snow

February 2016

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February 2016

Photo: Mark Watson
When the weather’s good, camping above the bushline is a treat. It’s even better when the tops are capped with snow. Choose your site Your tent site should be in stable snow, safe from snow sloughs, and sheltered from the prevailing wind. Face the entrance away from the wind for a warmer tent and efficient […]
Mark Watson

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Mark Watson

Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.

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