Older kids can carry their own pack and some of the gear. Photo: Victoria Bruce

Upping the family tramping ante

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Victoria Bruce

Victoria is a keen tramper, journalist and author of the award-winning book Adventures with Emilie.

By Victoria Bruce

You and your little mates have ticked off a few child-friendly walks and huts and you’re ready to venture further afield. Here’s how to up the ante.

Tramping with older, more experienced children is great fun especially with the right gear, attitude, preparation and teamwork. Planning the trip is half the fun and ensures everyone is psychologically prepared for the journey ahead. Now you’re past those “can you carry me” days, you’ll be able to pick more challenging tracks and venture further […]

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Victoria Bruce

Victoria is a keen tramper and author of the award-winning book Adventures with Emilie. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Queensland, has written for news agencies at home and abroad, and has held communications advisor roles within the public and private sector. These days she’s freelancing, writing books and spending lots of time outdoors with her daughter Emilie, exploring the rough and rugged mountains of the South Island’s West Coast and beyond.