Severn Hut is the jewel of the Leatham–Molesworth loop. Photo: Ray Salisbury

Severn Hut, Molesworth Recreation Reserve

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A back-of-beyond trip

Tucked into the back of inland Marlborough is a relatively unknown tramping circuit, the Three Passes of the north. It’s a 56km route on Molesworth Station, which was once the country’s largest farm. The Leatham–Molesworth loop links three major tussock valleys with three sub-alpine passes, and it’s an excellent trip for those who like moving […]

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Ray Salisbury

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Ray Salisbury

Ray Salisbury is an author and photographer living in Nelson with his wife and cat. He studied design and photography and has been contributing to Wilderness since 1997. His books include Tableland: The history behind Mt Arthur and EPIC: Adventures across Aotearoa. Ray began tramping with a camera more than 50 years ago and has visited over 500 backcountry huts.

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