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Bob Fortune’s Cove (Part Two) - Bobs Cove, Queenstown
William Rees must have been buzzing when he first saw Lake Wakatipu and the location that would very quickly become ‘A T...
Bob Fortune’s Cove (Part One) - Bobs Cove, Queenstown
Bob Fortune used to ferry people around Lake Wakatipu in the 1800s. He would use a small bay as a safe place to shelter...
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...
Festival Forays - Hokitika (Part One)
It is not surprising that the Hokitika Wild Foods Festival sells out each year. To go with the amazing food is the incre...
It’s Not Going to Snow, It’s Summertime (Part Three) - Upper Wye Creek
On many occasions I have faced a storm head on and returned to tell a tale about it. There is something so satisfying ab...
It's Not Going to Snow, It's December (Part Two) - Upper Wye Creek Camp
The snow was thick on the southern side of the saddle, and the fresh white powder hid all the holes amongst the rocks be...
It's Not Going to Snow, It's Summertime - (Part One) Upper Wye Creek Camp
From a young age I have been fascinated by the weather. Living in New Zealand is a great way to experience all sorts of...
Can’t Cross That (Part Three) - Long Charlie Spur(2024m)
Mountains plus rain equals rivers, and in Aotearoa / New Zealand’s wild backyard the rivers are in charge. Sadly, drowni...
Sandflies & Whiskey - Lennox Falls Camp
Along with the outstanding working environment, another reason I really enjoy guiding is the interaction with the people...
Lake Wilson - Great Lake, Great Name (Part Two)
To visit your workplace on your day off is saying something about where you work! I was extremely lucky to wake up and r...
Imagination and Fitness (Part Two) - Muddy Spur Camp
Whilst injured one of the most frustrating situations to be in is watching my fitness disappear. Pre-injury I could go o...
Gear Testing - Glacier Burn Camp
I am very thankful that I got the opportunity to work on the Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks. Not only was it good train...