Description
Table of Contents, March 2016
Features
28 The perfect week in Nelson Lakes National Park
The best climbs, views, mountain lakes, valleys and sunrises
38 None shall pass
How blunders and missteps have seen large parts of Ruahine Forest Park blocked to trampers
44 The forgotten face of Mt Aspiring
The inside story on the first ascent of Mt Aspiring’s North West Face
Waypoints
20 True solitude
Barker Hut, Arthur’s Pass National Park
22 Kahurangi high
Mt Owen, Kahurangi National Park
24 See more
Troublesome tributaries
Regulars
6 Editorial
7 Pigeon post
Letters to the editor
8 Last weekend
What did you get up to last weekend?
10 Walkshorts
News from the wild
12 Wilderness word
Enter our crossword competition to win great prizes
14 Wild people
The hardy ex-Forest Service team bringing huts to their former glory
16 Wild birds
The grey warbler
18 Photo school
How to capture those never-sit-still forest birds
26 Wild comment
The Redwoods is a triumph of cooperation
27 Wild families
Ten myths of family tramping
32 Off the beaten track
Exploring the extensive cave network beneath Mt Owen
78 Out there
How a rafting trip can change your view of rivers
80 Hotshot
Catching the sun’s rays on Stewart Island
The Manual
Trips, skills, health, gear
WILD TRIPS
56 Hinapouri Tarn via 3rd Basin, Nelson Lakes National Park
58 Burn Hut, Tararua Forest Park
59 Ballarat Hut, Mt Aurum Recreation Reserve
60 Hakarimata Walkway, Hakarimata Scenic Reserve
61 Wild Range
The Takitimu Mountains, Takitimu Conservation Area
64 Skills and cuisine
How much tramping ‘buys’ you a pie?
Get alpine fit
Quadriceps stretch
Chocolate brownie bites
Bulgur wheat salad
66 Wild review
Five multiday packs put to the test
68 Gear news
The latest in outdoor gear trends and innovation
69 First look review
Helinox’s ultra compact and light walking poles
70 Buyer’s guide
How to buy your next sleeping bag and sleeping mat
