In 1995, Charlie Paterson moved to remote Jamestown on the Hollyford Track where he lived in isolation for seven years. He’s just self-published a book, Out of the Wild, detailing the challenges of building a life in the wilderness and why he eventually had to call it quits. Why live in Fiordland National Park? I’d […]
Kuataika and Smyth Ridge tracks, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Lake Stream Hut, Victoria Forest Park
In search of greatness
Maungatautari Over the Mountain Track, Waikato
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