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Table of contents, December 2017
Features
64 Christmas gift guide
The most desirable outdoor gifts for outdoors people
68 Flying high
Our native birds are capturing the interest of people around the world
74 Confessions of a mountain rescuer
Chris Prudden reflects on nearly 40 years as an alpine cliff rescue specialist
78 Limiting appeal
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is at the forefront of a new approach to managing crowded tracks during a tourism boom
Waypoints
18 Jewel in the crown
Lake Wanaka Lookout Track, Diamond Lake Conservation Area
20 Dawn at ‘Taradise’
Lake Mangamahoe, Taranaki
22 See more
Three places with the best views of the Southern Alps
24 Uplifting Kaikoura
The best walks in the rejuvenated seaside town
28 Off the beaten track
Explore the Serpentine Range in Mt Aspiring National Park
34 A break in the storm
Kelly Range tarns, Arthur’s Pass National Park
38 A firm favourite
Brewster Hut, Mt Aspiring National Park
40 Bird song on Te Au
Te Au and Parata tracks, Hemi Matenga Memorial Parks Scenic Reserve, Wellington
42 Peninsula getaway
Coromandel Walkway, Coromandel Forest Park
Regulars
4 Editorial
5 Pigeon post
Letters to the editor
6 Last weekend
What did you get up to last weekend?
8 Walkshorts
News from the wild
11 Wilderness word
Enter our crossword competition to win great prizes
14 Wild people
Al Fastier has spent 20 seasons on the ice, restoring historic huts in Antarctica
16 Wild people
Sam Caldwell creates art from topomaps
96 Q+A
New Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage promises a renewed focus on conservation
Skills
45 Grab a good night’s sleep
46 Descending steep terrain
48 Staying healthy on the trail
50 Cuisine: Red lentil dahl
51 Bird spotting: the little owl
Gear
84 Wild review
Three lightweight boots and a first look at Fjallraven’s Keb Trousers
86 Buyer’s guide
86 Sports sandals
89 Knives and multitools
91 Hiking clothing
