As it was with Mark Twain, reports of the death of tramping have been greatly exaggerated, writes Peter Wilson Tramping has for many years been the unwitting target of researchers predicting its demise. We all know the hypothesis: ‘tramping, particularly in the backcountry, is in decline as tramping clubs struggle to attract younger members and […]
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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