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The Erewhon Stage (Part One) - Mt Potts(2184m)
Sometimes the world's beauty goes unnoticed. Many outstanding sunrises / sunsets aren't appreciated and knowing this inc...
A Close Call (Part Two) - Mt Philistine Bluffs
A life without risk is a very basic existence. Most modern-day activities have some element of risk, however this should...
A Close Call (Part One) - Mt Philistine Bluffs
A fact that most try to avoid focusing on is that going into the outdoors can be dangerous. With that said, getting into...
On Purpose - Mistake Creek (Part Two)
If prepared for the cold, then waking up in an area that has been hit by a severe frost is an epic way to start your day...
On Purpose - Mistake Creek (Part One)
Mistake Creek is a stunning hike, and is one of three marked valleys that carve their way through the Earl Mountains, ne...
Deep in Sandfly Country (Part Three) - Tutoko Valley
Aotearoa sat un occupied by humans for a very long time. This gave the place a chance to become a haven for many rare an...
Deep in Sandfly Country (Part Two) - Tutoko Valley
If you ever think you are too small to make a difference, then tell that to a sandfly stuck in your tent! The Dalai Lama...
Deep in Sandfly Country (Part One) - Tutoko Valley
Aotearoa is a place of great beauty and many birds. We are lucky to have a giant backyard to play in and within it are n...
Port Craig
Very cool to be able to camp at your worksite, and it’s even better when that area produces some of the best sunsets and...
Two Different Worlds - Ben Ohau(1522m)
It’s amazing how different the weather can be from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village to Twizel. For two places that are relatively...
Impressive Neighbors (Part Two) - Mt Edgar Thomson(2379m)
We are spoilt for choice in Aotearoa when it comes to big mountains. Bush covered, rock covered and some massive sculptu...
Impressive Neighbors (Part One) - Mt Edgar Thomson(2379m)
The awe inspiring mountain mass of Aoraki/Mt Cook(3724m) dominates the view when driving into Aoraki/Mt Cook National Pa...
Big Backyard (Part Three) - Mt Hodgkinson(1486m).
Playtime for me as a kid was thousands of hours in my backyard. I would have explored every square inch over and over ag...
Big Backyard (Part Two) - Mt Hodgkinson(1486m)
I bought a house in Te Anau so I could be as close as possible to the mighty Darran Mountain Range. I guess this shows h...
Big Backyard (Part One) - Mt Hodgkinson(1486m)
If your backyard (and frontyard) is Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, then you’ve done something right! I was extremely luck...
The Longest Driveway - Quail Flat (Part Two)
New Zealand’s longest driveway had taken us deep into the Kaikoura Mountains on a sunny day. The drive in had its moment...
Otira Slip and Slide (Part Two) - Mt Rolleston Low Peak (Almost)
Knowing you are hiking into a place that is not only dangerous, but has also claimed lives, keeps your senses alert. A d...
The Otira Slip & Slide (Part One). Mt Rolleston Low Peak (almost)
There have been a few wild stories coming out of a small steep strip of mountainous land in Arthurs Pass National Park....
Climbing the Middle Finger - The Fingers(2016m)
Mt Taylor(2333m), and the rest of the Taylor Range are the largest mountains east of Ka Tiritiri o Te Moana/Southern Alp...
Solving the Mystery (Part Two) - Mystery Lake Camp
In hindsight it seems strange that someone would wander off into the wilderness on the wrong trail / track / path to end...
Solving the Mystery (Part One) - Mystery Lake Camp
I wasn’t lost, I just didn’t know where I was?! This is what I thought as I broke a trail in the fresh deep snow alongsi...
Frozen Feet (Part Three) - Cameron Range(1936m)
The first time I really felt what frozen feet could feel like was in the Cameron Valley. A mish hadn’t quite gone to pla...
Frozen Feet (Part Two) - Cameron Range (Peak 1936m)
A description of a winter camping trip can easily turn someone away from the outdoors forever. Depending on your take on...
Frozen Feet (Part One) - Cameron Range (Peak 1936m)
Not many would go through hell and then return for more. I guess that is why we wilderness folk don’t see all that many...