Category: Other
-
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.
-
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…
-
Embracing the Wilderness My Journey into Adventure Filmmaking
Andy Carruthers shares his adventure filmmaking journey, emphasizing storytelling and collaboration. His documentary, Tararua S-K, showcases New Zealand’s wild beauty and features key interviews. He offers aspiring filmmakers tips on preparation and distribution. His work aims to inspire others to embrace adventure and share their stories.
-
Everest Base Camp
Team poem, lead by Bill To Everest Base Camp, or not to Everest Base Camp,that is the question, whether ’tis nobler.. ..for the beauty of the earth, and people is infinite, so we will remember the cave of Gorakshep,the sights of Base Camp replenishing our soulsBut the memories of shared meals,steps together, and smiles on…
-
Tararua S-K the movie and the magic
Kia ora e te whānau. This week Matt has the pleasure of speaking to Andy Carruthers, Wellington adventure lover, runner, and creator of the Tararua S-K movie. The S-K, or Schorman- Kaitoki, is a tramping route in the Tararua Range with a distance of approximately 80km and with 6800m of elevation gain. Conceived as a…
-
Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku | 3-day Hike | Marlborough Walks | NZ
At 2885m (9,645 feet), Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku is the highest New Zealand peak outside the Southern Alps and is a popular three-day hike for experienced groups with good navigational skills. Tappy, as the locals call it, was the springboard for legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary’s climbing career that took him to be the first person to…
-
Fast Pack Gear Info
Fast Pack Gear Info Weight grams Here is my gear list for a 3 day 2 night mission. I try to keep my pack to 6kgs before water so I can jog sections of the route and fast walk the rough and steep sections. Ultimate Direction 25L Fast Pack 555 Shoes I wear Salomon XA…
-
Aorangi Undulator
November 5 2016 Chris Martin runs a crazy event in the Aorangi’s called the Undulator, (Not for the Weak) it has 3 mean as climbs and was an amazing day in the sun.
-
Goat Pass (Coast to Coast Run Course)
At a TimeZoneOne event in our new Colombo St office I met one of our amazing clients Matthew Mark from Ronald McDonald House. In chatting with Matthew I found out he was a keen outdoors man. After we chatted about a few past missions Matthew kindly offered to take me on the Goat Pass trail next time…