The dramatic approach to the Rock of Ages Bivouac in the Kitchener Valley. Photo: Sam Harrison

The best trip on Topo50 map CA11 – Aspiring flats

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A rock bivouac provides a unique night in the wilderness

If you had to pick a map that defines the Otago section of the Southern Alps, CA11 would be it. The map covers the territory from Treble Cone and the Harris Mountains in the south to towering peaks with enticing names such as ‘Stargazer’ and ‘Skyscraper’ in the north. Dominating the centre of the map […]
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Sam Harrison

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Sam Harrison

Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side. When he’s not in the bush he can be found pushing paper for a government department in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Sam graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 with a Bachelor of Law, a Bachelor of Arts, a large student loan and a love of all things tramping. He is easily identified in the hills by his oversized camera and his distinctive knack for finding type II fun.

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