Author Nic Low

What’s in my pack: Author Nic Low

December 2021

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Nic Low is the author of Uprising, in which he traces the first crossings of the Southern Alps by his Ngāi Tahu forebears.

“I work in seven-year blocks, swinging between being a full-time writer and artist (dirtbag), and working relatively well-paid jobs,” he says. “With income, I stock up on the expensive stuff, and when I’m writing, I improvise, hack and booty my gear.”  Here are a few of the high-priced and ultra-budget bits of gear that helped […]
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Nic Low

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Nic Low

Nic Low (Ngāi Tahu) is an author, arts festival director and former contributing editor at New Zealand Geographic. He is the author of three acclaimed books, including Uprising, which explores Ngāi Tahu’s history in the Southern Alps through walking journeys. Nic writes mainly about wilderness, race and history. Outside the world of words, you’ll find him and his whānau tramping, biking, climbing or running in the hills.

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