Bare-topped peaks often go by the name Baldy. Here are eight worth visiting. Ageing men often suffer from thinning thatch. For the mature tramper, this might require judicious use of sun hats in summer and beanies in winter. Many hilltops in the backcountry are called ‘Baldy’ or various other references to a lack of forest […]
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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