Every trip report
Filter by region, type of trip or dog missions — or search the whole South Island backcountry.
Matching trip reports
It’s Easier Because It’s Dark (Part Two) - Peak 1170m (Lake Lyndon Area)
Lot of the time when you are climbing a mountain you have your head down and are focused on your feet and each step they...
It’s Easier Because It’s Dark (Part One) - Peak 1170m (Lake Lyndon Area)
The norm for climbing a big peak is to get up around midnight and do a lot up the uphill stuff in the darkness of the ni...
The Little Ledge Above the Lake (Part Three) - Lake Lyndon Area / Craigieburn Forest Park
Camping is a strange pastime. There is something so appealing about what some would find incredibly uncomfortable. Takin...
The Little Ledge Above the Lake (Part Two) - Lake Lyndon Area / Craigieburn Forest Park
I love the way outdoor adventures have so many benefits. Of course, there is the fact that you will see some stunning sc...
The Little Ledge Above the Lake (Part One) - Lake Lyndon Area / Craigieburn Forest Park
Mountaineering is a series of smaller tasks that make up one big achievement. If you solely focused on the summit your b...
A Road to Nowhere (Part Three). Ahuriri Conservation Area to Christchurch
My old Marmot tent which I purchased in 2018 now lives in Nepal for my adventures there with the Active Hearts Foundatio...
A Road to Nowhere (Part Two) - Ahuriri Conservation Area
When on a mish the location is often subject to change. Ask any climber and they will tell you that a big route up a mou...
A Road to Nowhere (Part One) - Lindis Pass Conservation Area / Ahuriri Conservation Area
Curiosity is a driving factor in going into the outdoors. A want, need, must know attitude will take you to some incredi...
Summit Fever (Part Three) - Beebys Knob(1442m)
The top of a mountain is a special place. Seen by many from below, but only the brave few see the reverse view. The simp...
Summit Fever (Part One) - Beebys Knob(1442m)
The draw of a mountain’s summit is strong, especially when you used to aim for the top on most missions. Before I hurt m...
St Awesome (Part Two) - St Arnaud / Lake Rotoiti
This country may be small on a world’s stage but, when you really get amongst it like so many lucky tourists do, you sta...
St Awesome (Part One) - Boyle Creek to St Arnaud
After so many missions a question I get asked often is what or where is your favourite place / track. A response I often...
Chilling Out (Part Three) - Boyle River Campsite
Chilling out is an excellent thing to do. The expression can make you feel relaxed as you can visualise yourself with yo...
Chilling Out (Part Two) - Boyle River Campsite
I might be biased when it comes to my love of a good mish in a Suzuki Jimny. That fact that I have been on many adventur...
There’s a Hole in My Tent (Part Five) - Avoca River / Valley
Hiking with my best mate is something I am really enjoying. I am also really enjoying the fact that I can combine campin...
Little Lyndon Hill (Part Three). Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
If you ever feel like life is getting away from you, then head to the hills. In Japan people go forest bathing in order...
Little Lyndon Hill (Part Two). Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
Hurting my hip might have changed my life in a negative way, however the ying that was my injury was counted with the ya...
Little Lyndon Hill (Part One). Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
Once upon a time I climbed mountains, it sometimes feels like a fairy tale dream these days. When reliving my adventures...
Follow a Man Named John Smith (Part One) - Te Taho Station (Dry Creek)
While the rest of the world grew, Aotearoa sat alone near the end of the earth. It took brave and bold voyages by advent...