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Inside the October issue
FEATURES
12 Walk1200km
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28 Saving the orchids
Scientists in Wellington undertake nationally significant research to save rare native orchids
42 Siberian heatwave
Linking lakes in Mt Aspiring National Park’s Wilkin, Siberia and Young valleys
54 The mystery of Miss Dorothy McHaffie
On the trail of a Christchurch woman who disappeared in 1929 in circumstances shrouded in mystery
60 School’s out for tramping
A school holiday programme helps kids gain confidence and skills from their grandparents
TRIPS
32 See more … hope
When we set off on a tramp, we’re often hopeful
34 High above Westport
Buckland Peaks, Northern Paparoa Conservation Area
36 Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park
An achievable family destination or alternative to Angelus Hut poor weather strikes
38 Black Peak, Glenorchy
Nestled in the Richardson Mountains, this summit boasts incredible views
39 East Hawdon Bivouac, Arthur’s Pass National Park
Follow a sparkling stream to discover a bivouac tucked into the trees
40 North Piha Loop, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Walk in Sir Edmund Hillary’s footsteps on a circuit with views to rival the popular Ōmanawanui Track
41 Longview Hut, Ruahine Forest Park
An overnight tramp to a Ruahine tops hut
50 Southland duo
Mavora Lakes and Eyre Mountains conservation parks have excellent mountain biking opportunities
GEAR
68 Wild review
Four of the year’s newest sleeping bags tested
73 What’s in my pack
The essential kit carried by a transalpine tramper Tarsh Turner
74 How to buy … 3-season boots
Everything you need to know before buying the go-to boots used by most trampers
76 2022’s guide to multi-day packs
Large capacity packs for trips of three days or more
