There’s never been a safer time to be a tramper. With the press of a button, help can be summoned no matter how remote your location. GPS and 406MHz All modern beacons transmit a 406MHz signal and also a 121.5MHz signal to help searchers home in on your location once they arrive in the vicinity. […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Get lost and suffer
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