Across
- Maori name for NZ lancewood tree (7)
- Atmospheric layer that acts as environmental screen for ultraviolet radiation (5)
- Iridescent internal layer of oyster (5)
- Tract of low marshy land near estuary that is exposed at low tide (7)
- Reduced pace during tramp (5,2)
- Potential health hazard when scuba diving (5)
- These can be used as navigational aids (5)
- Sort of clothing to keep you warm in chilly outdoor conditions (7)
- Tramper with long experience, eg (7)
- Preliminary plan for wilderness expedition (5)
- Irritation inside tramping boot, maybe (5)
- Parachute essential when skydiving (7)
Down
- Deep navigable passages in sea (8)
- Walking routes in bush (6)
- Deep narrow wooded valley of stream (4)
- Thaw out in front of campfire (4,2)
- This describes river or stream that can be crossed on foot (8)
- This can cause hay fever in outdoors (6)
- Fissure in earth’s crust through which hot gases can escape (4)
- Unpopulated – true wilderness is this (8)
- Being alone – wilderness can give you this (8)
- Lively exertion that is part of outdoor lifestyle (6)
- Vast flat treeless Arctic wilderness region (6)
- Expanse of level grassland (6)
- Sleeveless garment handy for outdoor activities (4)
- Quick swims in lakes or streams to freshen up (4)
Hidden Solution: Dark North Island wilderness place (7,5)
November’s hidden solution: Hypothermia
