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Canterbury On a Mish #436

Much Easier Than Last Time - Saddle Hill (841m)

A while back my father and I visited my uncle's farm in Wainui to hike the top fence-line and check for any holes where...

19 Jun 2025
Dog
Canterbury On a Mish #380

The Tragedy Track (Part Two) - Rapaki Track / Valley Track

There have been times when I have been hiking in places of historic hardship. Knowing someone, oror multiple people have...

23 Jun 2023
Dog
Canterbury On a Mish #380

The Tragedy Track (Part One) - Rapaki Track.

While attending a chronic pain management course we were asked to set goals. I joined in with another attendee’s goal, w...

22 Jun 2023
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 On a Mish #417

The Sea of White - Climbers Corner, Haupapa Tasman Glacier

It is incredible that what you see from Aoraki Mt Cook Village is only a small taste of what’s on offer in the land of N...

21 Dec 2014
Canterbury On a Mish #93

Going Where There is Nobody - Foggy Peak(1741m)

A big reason I enjoy going into the mountains is to be in a place without people, no offence whanau! There is something...

12 Aug 2013
Dog
Canterbury On a Mish #418

The Training Ground - Omawete Coopers Knob

Working on the Routeburn Track gave me an excellent way to earn some pay during the warmer months, and this also put in...

14 Jun 2010
Dog
Canterbury On a Mish #180

Follow a Man Named John Smith (Part Four) - Curraghmore Station

During my time working at the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, I would occasionally meet the trappers who were going to do pest...

11 Aug 2009