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Ernie and the Ocean - A Trip to Charteris Bay
“On a Mish’ #363 Ernie and the Ocean. Te Wharau / Charteris Bay. Horomaka / Banks Peninsula. 20.1.2023. Most don’t remem...
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...
The Omarama Alternative - Omarama Saddle
Before I wrecked my hip I didn’t think much about four wheel driving. I would much rather chuck a pack on my back and ta...
Permission Granted (Part Four) - Northern Otago Hills
Many of New Zealand’s biggest farms are located in some of New Zealand’s most pristine country. Massive areas have been...
Permission Granted (Part Three) - Northern Otago Hills
I will never forget the time (when working for Ultimate Hikes) when the guides opened up one of the lodges in the Greens...
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...
Permission Granted (Part One) - Northern Otago Hills
Aotearoa became the land of farms once discovered. Because of its fertile land, a lot of the country is covered in paddo...
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...
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...
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 Four) - The Upper Rakaia
There aren’t too many places left in the world where you can go and know you’re the only one to get there in quite some...
Grandeur on Steroids (Part Three) - The Upper Rakaia
With blind determination you can block out the bad and get yourself to some amazing locations. This was how I would guid...
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...