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Happy to be the Follower (Guest Post) - Helicopter Hill (Craigieburn Range)
As Mark’s mother it has not been easy watching him negotiate these last five years since his injury. Progress has been t...
Barely Made it to Bealey (Part Four) - Upper Bealey Valley
Waking up in paradise is something that will always put a smile on my face, and waking up with a smile is how everyone d...
Barely Made it to Bealey (Part Three) - Upper Bealey Valley
If something causes pain you probably shouldn’t do it. However, if doing or not doing will be the difference between bei...
Barely Made it to Bealey (Part Two) - Upper Bealey Valley Camp
I am sure there are some people who, after getting Covid and then getting over Covid, went out on a mish only to find th...
Barely Made it to Bealey (Part One) - Upper Bealey Valley Camp
It is amazing how motivating the wilderness can be. Hiking is a pastime for all ages and abilities, and thanks to both t...
Forced to Work (Part Two) - The Mingha River
The lure of adventure is so powerful to me that I will endure some pain just to get out and about. The rewards of a clea...
Forced to Work (Part One) - The Mingha River
Heading outdoors is a great way to relax. Having nothing but the birds chirping and the wind blowing through the trees c...
The Waiting Game (Part Three) - Taramakau Valley Camp
Sometimes when out ‘on a mish’ you play the waiting game. Whether it be waiting for the weather or for night to become d...
The Waiting Game (Part Two) - Taramakau Valley Camp
For those out there who want an injury update I am unfortunately unable to tell you anything as after four months playin...
The Waiting Game (Part One) - Taramakau Valley Camp
I am not the biggest soccer fan, however I was very impressed with the fact that the famous soccer star David Beckham wa...
Stress Free in 'The Place To Be' (Part Three) - Poulter Valley Camp
The medicinal benefits of a visit to the wilderness can be incredible, sometimes so good you question whether it is real...
Stress Free in 'The Place To Be' (Part Two) - Poulter Valley Camp
Even the word stress can create stress, and being stressed out is no fun for anyone. People have different ways of deali...
Stress Free in 'The Place To Be' (Part One) - Poulter Valley Camp
Stress can prevent the healing process taking place. And when you are unsure about how injured you actually are (after m...
Klondyke Gold (Part Four) - Turkey Flat Camp
In this day and age we have the option of being able to take thousands of photos and it won’t add any weight to your mis...
Klondyke Gold (Part Three) - Turkey Flat Camp
Getting the views and having a tale to tell is a successful mission in my mind. The tale doesn’t have to be too adventur...
Klondyke Gold (Part Two) - Turkey Flat Camp
To me a precious gem can be a quality photo of a mountain scene. To capture something that puts a smile on your (or othe...
Klondyke Gold (Part One) - Turkey Flat Camp
As civilization slowly spreads over the rugged terrain of New Zealand’s South Island, we move further and further away f...
A Valley to Far (Part Three) - Lower Otira Valley Camp
The wild world of mountains can be a tricky place to negotiate sometimes. Everything looks easy on the map from the comf...
A Valley to Far (Part Two) - Lower Otira Valley Camp
To simply go to a place and go on a mish without knowing the area is a little bit risky. Research needs to be done befor...
A Valley to Far (Part One) - Lower Otira Valley Camp
If you have hiked in Aotearoa enough you have learned that our 1:50,000 maps are just a rough (very) guide of the terrai...
Mountain Beech Vibes - Sudden Valley Camping
When I go on adventures I have no problem going alone. Even though I have some quality friends, I am quite happy in my o...
Fresh Start (Part Three) - Holts / Rolleston Camp
Along with the outstanding scenery, I seek a world without people when I go on a mish. I usually head into the wildernes...
Fresh Start (Part 2) - Holts / Rolleston Camp
I’m sure a lot of us would rather just erase 2020 from our minds. It started with jokes about good vision and now many d...
Fresh Start (Part 1) - Holts / Rolleston Camp
It is amazing how once emerged in the excellence of the outdoors real world problems become an afterthought and your min...