Cold and snow may make tops travel dangerous and require a change in plans. Travis Fraser

Plans change and that’s OK

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Many tramping incidents could have been avoided by recognising the need to change plans in response to changing conditions.

It’s easy to become goal focussed, sticking rigidly to the original plan and then finding yourself in trouble.  Recently, I wanted to complete a section of Te Araroa Trail. I was not fully over a recent illness, so chose a suitable route without significant hills. It had plenty of camping and early exit options. Even […]
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Heather Grady

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Heather Grady

Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand

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