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April 2017

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A handy campsite on Te Ara Pataka and Christchurch's doorstep. Photo: Dennis Radermacher
Camping on Te Ara Pataka, Banks Peninsula The new Te Ara Pataka Track, less than an hour’s drive from Christchurch is the latest addition to an amazing portfolio of outdoor experiences near the city. Several articles in Wilderness had piqued our curiosity. Normally we prefer more difficult missions into the backcountry, but after a series of mishaps […]
Dennis Radermacher

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Dennis Radermacher

Dennis is an architectural photographer with a long-standing connection to the outdoors. He has been contributing to Wilderness Magazine for more than ten years, combining his interest in tramping with photography. In his spare time, he makes furniture, experiments with 3D printing, and enjoys exploring new places.

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