Gerry is a rural GP who spends one month a year working on Rēkohu Chatham Islands as part of a rotating medical team. Arthur’s Pass forms the basis of much of her tramping, but she also enjoys the Chatham’s unique walks. At only 152cm tall, finding gear that fits comfortably has been a lifelong challenge, […]
About the author
Leigh Hopkinson
Wilderness deputy editor Leigh Hopkinson spends the weekends in the hills with her whānau and weekdays as a journalist and editor. She has a Graduate Diploma of Journalism from the University of Canterbury. A keen tramper, rock climber and newbie mountaineer, she has written for magazines and newspapers on both sides of the Tasman. She’s originally from the West Coast and now lives in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
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