An accident at the start of 2020 turned out to be a good thing… Thanks to a fridge door I was sidelined for all of 2020 and what seemed like a death sentence turned into NzHikes.co.nz! If I have been forced to sit around, then I’m not going to sit around and do nothing!! One story became 20… 50… and now over 300 tales from the mountains of New Zealand and around the world….
“On a Mish” #6 Tough Trails of the Past (Part One). Mt Larkins(2300m). Whakaari Conservation Area. Richardson Mountains. 20.3.2014. It is safe to say that
“On a Mish” #352 Grandeur on Steroids (Part Two). Upper Rakaia River (Evans Hut). Canterbury. Aotearoa. 7.10.2022. The definition of Grandeur is – Splendour and
“On a Mish” #420 Happy to be the Follower (Guest Post). Helicopter Hill, Craigieburn Range. Canterbury. 27.10.2024. As Mark’s mother it has not been easy
“On a Mish” #55 Butter Fingers (Part Two). Peak 1488m(Remarkable Range). Remarkables Conservation Area. 7.7.2010. Mountain mishaps are just part of going on a mish.
“On a Mish” #390 It’s Not Everest. Kennedys Bush Track. Port Hills (Christchurch). 1.10.2023. To most, hiking uphill is a grind we force ourselves through.
“On a Mish” #39 Pretty Sweet Scenery (Part Three) Sugarloaf Pass(1154m). Sugarloaf Pass to Te Awa Whakatipu / Dart River. Mt Aspiring National Park. 12.8.2010.
“On a Mish” #89 Sweet White Powder (Part One). Balmacaan Saddle Camp. Hakatere Conservation Area. 26.6.2018. Finding snow away from a ski field to play
