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Up to the Challenge (Part Three) - Macaulay Valley
The taste of success can sometimes seem too tough to tackle and you just turn to disappointment instead. For many years...
Up to the Challenge (Part Two) - Macaulay Valley
When away from help extra care needs to be taken. There have been many locations I have gone to where I knew if I hurt m...
Up to the Challenge (Part One) - Macaulay Valley
Doing very little can be very unmotivating, and doing nothing will leave you feeling terrible. Every now and then I have...
One Long Night (Part Two) - Upper Ashley River
I’m sure that someone who loves fishing wouldn’t mind fishing in the rain or wind. Just as a surfer will never complain...
One Long Night (Part One) - Upper Ashley River Camp
If you really love doing something, then it is amazing what you will go through to partake in the pleasurable pastime. W...
Depressingly Motivating - Christchurch to Te Anau & Back Again
My approach to my injury recovery lately has been very similar to the way I go about my missions. To attempt to look at...
The Backyard Bash - Getting Everyone 'On a Mish'
With all that is going on, both in Aotearoa / New Zealand and around the world, it has been awesome to have my Whanau by...
Not Going to Plan - The Ongoing Saga...
It is safe to say that after more than two and a half years I am nowhere near where I was before being struck by a freez...
Stabbed in the Back (Part Two) - The Ongoing Medical Saga
When it comes to getting stabbed by needles I can say I have had my fair share. Having tattoos on my back means I could...
Stabbed in the Back (Part One) - The Ongoing Medical Saga
The title of this story may give the appearance that I have had a friend betray me or I was attacked from behind with a...
Windy-Force Valley (Part Three) - Wilberforce Valley Camp
If I had to choose one aspect of the weather to erase forever it would be the wind. I love watching rain fall almost as...
Windy-Force Valley (Part Two) - Wilberforce Valley
Fabric flapping frantically for an entire night is probably not most people's cup of tea and not what many picture when...
Windy-Force Valley (Part One) - Wilberforce Valley
Sometimes running away from reality can work like hitting the default switch. A complete system reset can be achieved by...
Must Go Camping (Part Three) - Boundary Hill Camp
As I began to hike my gear up to a high point, I started feeling really good. My hip may have been hurting but my mind w...
Must Go Camping (Part Two) - Boundary Hill Camp
Many fear the cold, therefore the winter is a time to stay warm in the comfort of your own home. However, if you brave t...
Must Go Camping (Part One) - Boundary Hill Camp
The want, need, and must have becomes too strong sometimes and some form of camping is needed to prevent the craziness s...
Into the Snow We Go (Part Three) - Jimny Club Adventure
While out 'On a Mish' you can encounter all sorts of situations, however running into a mass of humanity wasn't what we...
Into the Snow We Go (Part Two) - Jimny Club Adventure
Due to the road being closed at Springfield, there were heaps of skiers around waiting for the opportunity to head up to...
Into the Snow We Go (Part One) - Jimny Club Adventure
The want, must, need to go into the wild is never a bad thing. However you have to get yourself there first. Hiking, tre...
Wettest July Ever (Part Two) - Record Breaking Rainfall for Canterbury
"On a Mish” #342 Wettest July Ever - Part Two. Lake Mosley. Tai Tapu. Otautahi / Christchurch. July 2022. Rain gives us...
Wettest July Ever (Part One) - Record Breaking Rain for Canterbury
"On a Mish” #342 Wettest July Ever - Part One. Lake Mosley. Tai Tapu. Otautahi / Christchurch. July 2022. While working...
No Tent Required (Part Two) - Kaitorete Spit Camp
In the past some very tough people have wandered the mountains carrying only a swag which could be used as both bag and...
No Tent Required (Part One) - Te Waihora / Kaitorete Spit Camp
With no fix for my hip on the horizon I needed to do something that took my mind off the madness of my situation. Going...
A Tough Easy Walk - Williams Valley
One of my goals is to still be hiking and skateboarding at 50 and even though “it” has tried, it will take a lot more th...