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Conflicting Reports (Part One). Hakatere Conservation Park
My rocky road to recovery has been made a lot easier with the addition of an excellent sidekick (or am I the sidekick?)....
The Taste of a River (Part Two) - Potts River Camp
If you go out hiking often, eventually you will run into a situation where you might have to cross a river. To some ‘hik...
The Taste of a River (Part One) - Potts River Camp
To be alone in an area the physical size of a major city is an experience I have become very fond of. I am very lucky to...
A Dog Chooses His Owner (Part Two) - Ernie Goes Camping
This time last year I would have never thought that I would have four little legs follow me on adventures into the mount...
A Dog Chooses His Owner (Part One) - Ernie Goes Camping
I never planned on owning a dog. The idea has always been in my head, however the timing and my life situation has preve...
No Sign of Mankind (Part Two) - Double Hill Camp
Before I injured my hip I knew that getting out into nature was very important for my headspace and now during my recove...
No Sign of Mankind (Part One) - Double Hill Camp
Having the option of going to a place where there is no sign of mankind isn’t possible for a huge percentage of the worl...
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...
Permission Granted (Part Two) - Northern Otago Hills
Not many people would jump a fence and go play in a stranger's backyard, however many seem to think it is ok to go into...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Grandeur on Steroids (Part Five) - The Upper Rakaia
During my spare time I love to read Hiking, trekking, tramping and climbing guidebooks. It is a great way of getting to...
Grandeur on Steroids (Part Two) - The Upper Rakaia
The definition of Grandeur is - Splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style: "the austere grandeur o...
Grandeur on Steroids (Part One) - The Upper Rakaia
Nature offers the brain a reassuring calm like no other. While medication is appropriate at times, nothing sooths the so...
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...