Description
In the February 2022 issue
Features
14 Walk1200km in 2022
More people share why they’re walking 1200km, plus the winning image in the Photos of Summer competition
20 A mountain of an achievement
After a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, a tramper climbs a 3000m peak
30 Summer day trips
14 day trips to boost your Walk1200km distance
50 Terrain trap
The inside story of how the Robert Ridge Route in Nelson Lakes National Park has been made safer
58 Wāhine doing it for themselves
More women than ever seem to be heading into the hills for solo tramps. Three such adventurers share their stories and experiences
Trips
24 Five incredible sea kayaking destinations
These amazing day trips will get you hooked on sea kayaking
26 See more… namu
Sandflies are usually to be avoided, but these four locations are worth a bite or two
28 A graveyard for trees
Heaphy Hut, Kahurangi National Park
42 A Dusky diversion
Discovering untrodden mountain ranges on a variant to the Dusky Track
Skills
62 What to do when you think you’re lost
63 An illustrated guide to group journaling
64 Cuisine: Apple crumble
Gear
56 2022’s guide to Personal Locator Beacons
How to choose and use a personal locator beacon
65 First Look Review
A close look at the latest iteration of MSR’s best-selling Hubba Hubba tent
66 A buyer’s guide to pocket knives and multitools
What to look for in your next knife
68 A buyer’s guide to water filters and purifiers
Find out which is best for you: a filter or purifier
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
12 Epic achievement
Two climbers tell how they scaled all 24 of New Zealand’s 3000m peaks in just 31 days
13 Mountains to Sea upgrade
The Mountains to Sea cycle trail is being expanded this summer
18 Wild people
Meet the family that took a year off work and school to cycle the length of New Zealand
22 The 2022 Wilderness Outdoor Photo of the Year
The search begins for the best outdoor photos – have you got a winning image?
74 Track Chat
David Young discusses his new book Wai Pasifika
