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Adventuring with my daughter
Late June: My middle daughter Rose came home from Otago for mid-year break, we planned to go on a tramp together. Over the years we’ve done a lot of family tramping, starting when the kids were really small. We were very lucky to have a father-in-law who’s a very keen outdoor person who would often…
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North of Dundas, Back Again
A three-day Tararua loop from Holdsworth via Tarn Ridge and the Valleys — long days, small decisions, and a return to the mountains.
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The trip report you never want to write
Arthur Range, Kahurangi National Park Our friend Peter shared his photos from his last sections of the Arthur Range in Kahurangi. Over a number of trips he had tramped the whole ridgeline from Mt Campbell in the north, over Crusader, Mt Arthur, the Twins, Baton Saddle, Sodom, Gormorrah and Mt Patriarch, about 100 kilometres of…
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Overnight Escape into the Orongorongo Valley
On a beautiful Wednesday, Rose and I embarked on an overnight trip in the Orongorongo Valley. We enjoyed a peaceful journey through lush forests, a cozy camp beneath the stars, and a straightforward return. The trip provided a perfect escape close to home, blending adventure and tranquility effortlessly.
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Spring Turns at Tukino
Late October.The fields are closed.The lifts are silent.But the mountain still calls.And we — well, we still answer. Five of us from the Alpine Club —Blair, Nicky, Andy, Dave, and Jake —Chasing the last turns of springAt Tukino on Mount Ruapehu. Blair and Nicky got the early run,Skied the golden light of Friday sun.The rest…
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Turks 2025: Five Days on the Mahu Whenua Traverse
The Mahu Whenua Traverse offers a thrilling five-day ski tour through Otago’s remote ranges. Highlights include cozy stays in well-equipped Turk huts, stunning blue skies, exhilarating powder runs, and challenging technical sections. The journey celebrates camaraderie and the beauty of nature, culminating in a memorable endpoint with a friendly pickup. This experience reaffirms the joy…