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In the June 2021 issue…
Features
14 Ahead of the pack
Aarn Tate developed cutting edge outdoor gear for some of the world’s top brands until he made his own revolutionary design
32 Through the Gunsight
A winter crossing of Gunsight Pass in Nelson Lakes National Park makes for a great consolation prize
40 Wake up somewhere different
Take your tramping to the next level and sleep in these weird and wonderful places
44 “I think you should turn around”
It can be difficult for experienced trampers to speak up when they encounter inexperience on the track, but is there an obligation to say something?
48 Mind the gap
A ski touring trip on the Tasman Glacier prompts a writer to dig into the archives to find hidden, icy secrets
Waypoints and Trips
19 See more… cascades
Four sublime and artistic backcountry cascades to visit
20 Dawn over the capital
Kaukau, Wellington
22 A landscape out of this world
Mt Titiroa, Fiordland National Park
24 Woolshed Hill, Arthur’s Pass National Park
An easily-accessible trip with sublime views
26 Foggy Peak, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
With its extensive views of coast, plains and Alps, Foggy Peak is a magnet for day-trippers
27 Mount Guy, Hakatere Conservation Park
Incredible views are guaranteed from this summit
28 Manganui Gorge Track, Egmont National Park
An easy jaunt into the alpine environment of Taranaki Mounga
29 Matietie Historic Reserve Track, Waiheke Island
A loop track accessible by ferry from downtown Auckland
30 Whakapapaiti Hut via Bruce Road, Tongariro National Park
You don’t have to venture far to experience alpine scenery in Tongariro National Park
38 A trail that rocks
The Roaring Lion Trail near Queenstown offers fantastic grade-three riding and stunning views
Skills
58 Navigation: Map reading for beginners
59 An illustrated guide to sleeping warm
60 Fitness: Relieving pain with self-massage
61 Cuisine: Mediterranean mountain pasta
Gear
62 The multipurpose mattress
Why every tramper should have a closed-cell foam mattress in their gear cupboard
63 Ready for the next trip
Five maintenance tips to keep your gear in good working order
64 What’s in my pack
Tramper, bikepacker and outdoor clothing technician Hana Black
65 Broken in
Wilderness staff and gear reviewers test their kit for you
Gear guides
54 Gear for ski touring
66 2021’s guide to fleeces
68 2021’s guide to headlamps
Regulars
4 Editorial
6 Pigeon post
Letters to the editor
8 Last weekend
What did you get up to last weekend?
10 Walkshorts
News from the wild
16 Comment
New Zealand’s hut network makes life much easier for those trampers with babies
74 Track Chat
Making sense of the relationship between humans and trees with author Susette Goldsmith
