The impact of rain on rivers and waterways

December 2023

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December 2023

Soft soil acts like a sponge, slowing the speed of a river’s rise and fall. Photo: Jakub Cejpek iStock
Rain can be a real spoiler for a tramp. But how much rain will it take to affect your trip? We all check the weather before heading out for a tramp – don’t we? If rain is forecast, will it affect the tramp? Should the trip be cancelled or changed, or is the predicted rain […]
Heather Grady

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Heather Grady

Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand

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