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Canterbury high country On a Mish #352

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...

6 Oct 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #348

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...

30 Sep 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #348

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...

29 Sep 2022
Arthur's Pass On a Mish #347

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...

17 Sep 2022
Arthur's Pass On a Mish #347

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...

17 Sep 2022
Arthur's Pass On a Mish #347

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...

16 Sep 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #346

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...

30 Aug 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #346

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...

29 Aug 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #346

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...

29 Aug 2022
Arthur's Pass On a Mish #345

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...

23 Aug 2022
Arthur's Pass On a Mish #345

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...

22 Aug 2022
Arthur's Pass On a Mish #345

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...

21 Aug 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #344

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...

10 Aug 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #344

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...

9 Aug 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #344

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...

8 Aug 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #343

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...

31 Jul 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #343

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...

30 Jul 2022
Canterbury On a Mish #343

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...

30 Jul 2022
Canterbury

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...

16 Jul 2022
Canterbury

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...

14 Jul 2022
Canterbury high country On a Mish #340

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...

13 Jul 2022
Canterbury high country On a Mish #339

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...

13 Jul 2022
Canterbury high country On a Mish #339

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...

12 Jul 2022
Canterbury high country On a Mish #339

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...

12 Jul 2022