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Singing in the Rain / Snow (Part One) - Boundary Creek Hut
No one seems to complain when they get wet in the shower. And no one seems to complain when their clothes get wet in the...
Monumental! The Monument(711m)
Banks Peninsula is now covered in farms and small settlements. This makes it hard to think that it was once a mighty vol...
The Mountains View - Mt Harper(1829m)
The large lumps that surround Lake Clearwater Village have watched over the tiny mountain town for a very long time. For...
The Erewhon Stage (Part Two) - Mt Potts(2184m)
When everything starts to fall into place on a mish it is impossible to control the smile on your face and the joy in yo...
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...
A Dog's Unexpected Night Out - Balmacaan Stream
Dogs are a very cool additional enhancement to life. Always keen and caring, and of course they are always down for a mi...
Not Far from Thar (Part Two). A-Frame Hut
The owner of the ski shop I worked at thought I was mad going to the places I would go without a gun or bow. Being not f...
Not Far from Thar (Part One) - A-Frame Hut
During my many years roaming the hills I have only been out hunting a couple of times. On many occasions I have bumped i...
The Wizards Hat - Gibraltar Rock(503m)
The scattered remains of the once mighty Te Ara Pataka Volcano now make up Christchurch’s Ports Hills. These hills are a...
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...
James Craig’s Dream (Part Three) - Wairaurahiri River to Lake Hauroko
When I moved south to Tuatapere to start working on the Humpridge Track I started a new life with lots of new opportunit...
James Craig’s Dream (Part Two) - Port Craig Lodge / Village
James Craig was the driving force behind the ongoings at the sawmill that would bear his name. Along with Daniel Reese,...
James Craig’s Dream (Part One) - Port Craig Lodge / Village
It is hard to believe that down on the South Coast far away from the small towns of western Southland was once the site...
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...
The Friendly Fiordland Mountain - Peak 1476m (Mt Burns Tarns)
For those familiar with these stories you just might have come across a tale or two about the Borland Saddle. Finding th...
Thirsty and Amazed - The Tongariro Crossing
In 2015 I was invited to travel to Taupo and walk the Tongariro Crossing. The crossing is a 19.4 km walk amongst fabulou...
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...
Going Solo (Part Three) - Mt McPherson(1931m)
Fiordland’s famous road to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound does have some contrast when it comes to human activity. From bein...
Going Solo (Part Two). Mt McPherson(1931m)
I’m sure many have got to the top / pinnacle / climax of a challenge, whether it be a track, mountain or even something...