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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...
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...
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...
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...
Stress Free in 'The Place To Be' (Part Three) - Poulter Valley Camp
The medicinal benefits of a visit to the wilderness can be incredible, sometimes so good you question whether it is real...
Stress Free in 'The Place To Be' (Part Two) - Poulter Valley Camp
Even the word stress can create stress, and being stressed out is no fun for anyone. People have different ways of deali...
Stress Free in 'The Place To Be' (Part One) - Poulter Valley Camp
Stress can prevent the healing process taking place. And when you are unsure about how injured you actually are (after m...
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...
You're Not Going Anywhere - Stuck at Lake Clearwater Village
On a few occasions I have been fortunate enough to be happily trapped in a wild location due to the weather. Every time...
Post Storm Magnificence (Part Three) - Snowed in at Lake Clearwater
Pushing through powder snow before sunrise might not be everyone’s cup of tea. The thought alone of getting up early whe...
Post Storm Magnificence (Part Two) - Snowed in at Lake Clearwater
Too many times the cold has been labelled a ‘bad thing’ when really it can be the cause of a remarkable sight. It might...
Post Storm Magnificence (Part One) - Snowed in at Lake Clearwater
Snow is a rare treat for most who live in Aotearoa New Zealand. Much of our low-lying land will remain snow free even du...