FEATURES

20 In 35mm we trust
A film camera allows you to savour a trip for months after it has ended

34 On a knife edge
With legs dangling either side of the ridge, the Mt Matthews Cheval is not for the faint of heart

42 On the scent of the lost and missing
Meet New Zealand’s volunteer Land Search and Rescue Search Dog handlers

50 So, you want to walk Ninety Mile Beach?
Walking 101km along a beach will teach you things about yourself and your gear

62 Fitness secrets of the guides
Three tramping guides share their tips for staying fit

REGULARS

2 Editorial

4 Pigeon post
Letters to the editor

6 Last weekend
What did you get up to last weekend?

8 Walkshorts
News from the wild

12 2023 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the year
Have you got what it takes to craft a Wilderness cover shot?

14 Walk1200km
What sparks joy on your walks? Plus, a new batch of #microchallenges

80 Track chat
Science writer Lynley Hargreaves discusses her book Vanishing Ice

Waypoints and trips

21 Seeing Red
Red Hut was built as part of a madcap tourist venture. Now it provides an easy overnighter for all

22 See more … lakeside huts
The hottest month of the year calls for a tramp to a hut beside a lake

24 Fell Walking
Johnston Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park

26 Cycling our stories
Riding through gold rush and settler history in three South Island cycle trails

28 Tiromoana Bush Walkway, Canterbury
A restoration project provides an incredible walking asset for Cantabrians

30 Daly Clearing circuit, Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
On this circuit hikers can enjoy many different landscapes and even stay over if desired

31 Manawatu Gorge Track, Palmerston North
Walk high above the gorge for views of the Ruahine Range and then walk back along an abandoned highway

32 Mount Cardrona, Otago
A perfect half-day walk to spectacular mountain and lake views

33 Mt Tūhua Track, West Coast
A challenging track to an 1125m summit with views of Lake Kaniere and the West Coast

SKILLS
64 Cuisine: Orzo spiced tuna salad
65 Skills: Avoiding over-commitment
66 An illustrated guide to loose rocky slopes
67 Skills: Understanding river hydrology

GEAR

18 Backcountry barista
Four coffee brewing methods that mean you can start your day with one of life’s greatest pleasures

60 First look reviews
The North Face’s ultralight Tadpole SL tent and Sierra Designs’ innovative Flex Capacitor pack

63 Personal locator beacons
All you need to know about these life-saving devices

64 Pocket knives and multitools
The year’s best knives and tools for trampers

66 Water filters and purifiers
Small, lightweight devices for ensuring your drinking water is safe