
Where’s My Head Torch (Part One) – Black Peak(1989m)
“On a Mish” #38 Where’s My Head Torch? (Part One). Black Peak(1989m). Whakaari Conservation Area. 8.5.2010. It seems that sometimes no matter how careful we
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“On a Mish” #38 Where’s My Head Torch? (Part One). Black Peak(1989m). Whakaari Conservation Area. 8.5.2010. It seems that sometimes no matter how careful we

“On a Mish” #67 Raging Wind (Part One). Heather Jock Hut. Whakaari Conservation Area. 7.5.2010. There are reasons why only the hardiest plants grow above

“On a Mish” #169 Another Great Walk (Part Five). The Kepler Track. Fiordland National Park. 6.5.2010. I once worked on the Humpridge Track which is

“On a Mish” #169 Another Great Walk (Part Three). The Kepler Track. Fiordland National Park. 6.5.2010. There are a few things people do in Fiordland

“On a Mish” #169 Another Great Walk (Part Two). The Kepler Track. Fiordland National Park. 5.5.2010. The Kepler Track was opened in 1988, making it

“On a Mish” #169 Another Great Walk (Part One). The Kepler Track. Fiordland National Park. 4.5.2010. In Aotearoa there are many walks to choose from,

“A Mish a Day” #187 McIntyre’s Hut. Whakaari Conservation Area. 28.4.2010. If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. This mission was a

On a Mish” #119 Imagination and Fitness (Part Two). Muddy Spur Camp, Rees Valley. Mt Aspiring National Park. 29.3.2010. Whilst injured one of the most

“On a Mish” #119 Imagination and Fitness (Part One). Muddy Spur Camp, Rees Valley. Mt Aspiring National Park. 28.3.2010. When it comes to hiking around

“On a Mish” #284 Top of the Hill (Part One). Conical Hill(1515m). Routeburn Track. Fiordland / Mt Aspiring National Park. 27.2.2010. Although life as a

“On a Mish” #20 Snow Business (Part Three). Mt Somers Track (Pinnacles Hut Track to Staveley Carpark). Hakatere Conservation Park. 25.6.2013. While the added difficulty

“On a Mish” #353 Circling the Serenity. Lake Mackenzie. Fiordland National Park. 2.5.2012. I always remember as a kid we did a test to see

“On a Mish” #390 Mid Mish Bliss (Part Two). Rangitata Valley. Hakatere Conservation Park. 17.1.2024. The wilderness provides so much more to humans than just

“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” #352 Grandeur on Steroids (Part One). Mid Rakaia River. Canterbury. Aotearoa. 7.10.2022. Nature offers the brain a reassuring calm like no other.

“On a Mish” #318 Darran Mountain Gold (Part Two). McPherson Cirque. Fiordland National Park. 6.2.2022. I have never had any issue with heading out on