
Borland’s Skyscraper (Part One) – Mt Burns(1645m)
“On a Mish” #7 Borland’s Skyscraper (Part One). Mt Burns(1645m). Fiordland National Park. 20.3.2017. Mount Burns(1645m) towers over the Borland Road like a huge skyscraper
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“On a Mish” #7 Borland’s Skyscraper (Part One). Mt Burns(1645m). Fiordland National Park. 20.3.2017. Mount Burns(1645m) towers over the Borland Road like a huge skyscraper

“On a Mish” #143 Be Seen, Be Safe (Part Two). Boyd Creek Tops. Snowdon Forest Conservation Area. 18.3.2017. I recently got a new tent which

“On a Mish” #143 Be Seen, Be Safe (Part One). Boyd Creek Tops. Snowdon Forest Conservation Area. 17.3.2017. I’ll never forget a situation I faced

“On a Mish” #242 Which Area in Nz Gets the Most Rainfall? (Part Two). Camping in the Upper Borland. Fiordland National Park. 30.1.2017. If you

“On a Mish” #242 Which Area in Nz Gets the Most Rainfall? (Part One). Camping in the Upper Borland. Fiordland National Park. 29.1.2017. Being prepared

“On a Mish” #196 A Fridge Sized Rock (Part Three). Cold Peak(1613m). Mavora Lakes Conservation Area. 11.11.2016. Play it safe and minimize the risk is

“On a Mish” #196 A Fridge Sized Rock (Part Two). Cold Peak(1613m). Mavora Lakes Conservation Area. 10.11.2016. I have been very lucky during my time

“On a Mish” #196 A Fridge Sized Rock (Part One). Cold Peak(1613m). Mavora Lakes Conservation Area. 10.11.2016. Injuries are never a good thing, and if

“On a Mish” #400 The Creations of the Mountain Gods (Part Four). Phil’s Bivvy (Bivvy to Hollyford Road). 22.4.2016. Not all mountains are created equal,

“On a Mish” #400 The Creations of the Mountain Gods (Part Three). Phil’s Bivvy (Lake Adelaide Basin). 21.4.2016. There are certain places that deserve a

“On a Mish “ #232 The Forbidden Kingdom (Part Two). Winter at Lake MacKenzie. Fiordland National Park. 12.10.2012. It is a shame when you hear

“On a Mish” #10 The King & Queen of Erewhon (Part One). Mt Potts(2184m). Hakatere Conservation Park. 20.5.2017. In some locations around New Zealand there

“On a Mish” #235 Sort of Sunny on the West Coast (Part Three). Paratu Stream. Arthurs Pass National Park. 29.12.2020. A long and slow recovery

“On a Mish” #114 The Lock in (Part One). Black Hill Hut. Oxford Forest Conservation Area. 10.7.2012. I have heard many people say how amazing

“On a Mish” #307 Same Old New. Glade Wharf. Lake Te Anau. Fiordland National Park. 17.11.2021. To look out the window of your workplace at

“On a Mish” #45 See Ya Later Sleeping Mat – Part One. Mt Burns Upper Basin. Fiordland National Park. 22.10.2018. Unless you are using a