A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. The busiest weekend for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is typically Easter Weekend, which will serve as a benchmark for the Department of Conservation’s new booking system. Turangi Land Search and Rescue chairman Steve Signal said it […]
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Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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