Planning and preparing for a long hike

April 2024

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April 2024

Walking Ninety Mile Bech is difficult and many walkers end the section with blisters. Photo: Katrina Megget
It is important to plan and prepare before a trip. What does that mean for a journey like Te Araroa?  Many people embark on Te Araroa, the 3000km trip from Cape Rēinga to Bluff, only to abandon their mission after a short time. Why is this? It is actually easier to find out how those […]
Heather Grady

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Heather Grady

Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand

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