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From the archive: Mt Evans, a popular Welsh name, has been given to numerous mountains in the South Island. Here is where to five of them.
Mt Evans, a popular Welsh name, has been given to numerous mountains in the South Island. Here is where to five of them.
From the archive: Experienced snow camper and Christchurch Tramping Club committee member Joshua Johnson shares five tips for camping in the snow.
Experienced snow camper and Christchurch Tramping Club committee member Joshua Johnson shares five tips for camping in the snow.
Did your feet take you somewhere wonderful last weekend? Email us a photo from the trip, if we publish it in the mag you'll get a meal from Real Meals worth $17!
Check out last month's photos for inspiration and full entry details.
Learning about mountain safety allows you to level up your winter tramping options. And it's not just for adults, snowcraft courses are ideal for kids to build alpine confidence from a young age.
The Whangawehi Catchment Management Group operates the Te Aratia Walkway in Hawke’s Bay. Thanks to their efforts, the group has been awarded an Outdoor Access Champion Award.
What makes the next generation of trampers tick? We asked trail-blazing teenagers and twenty-somethings about what motivates them and what tramping might look like in the future. Hear what they have to say.
Each month we create three to help you have fun on your walks.
The best entry for each challenge wins a prize from our partners. We're giving away over $550 in total prizes this month.
See this month's and entry details.
Each month, three new are set to add interest and silliness to your kilometres.
PLUS: World's rarest whale spotted by Dunedin man having a cup of tea, extreme heat killing hikers in USA and more in this week's The World Outdoors!
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PLUS: World's rarest whale spotted by Dunedin man having a cup of tea, extreme heat killing hikers in USA and more in this week's The World Outdoors!
The future of tramping is in good hands. Young people are smart, thoughtful and able to communicate how vital outdoor experiences are. With potential fast-track legislation on the horizon, it's important to hear from the next generation of outdoor users.
Once above the leatherwood, this fantastic 3-day tramp works its way along unpoled tops for a truly wild experience and panoramic views in all directions.
August issue out now! In the mag:
🔮 The future of tramping: Trail-blazing teenagers and twenty-somethings on what tramping might look like in the future.
🥾 Walk among granite giants: This saddle in Fiordland National Park offers a journey brimming with adventure, beauty and discovery.
🧦 Gear Guides: We reviewed 2024's top sleeping mats and tramping socks.
🏔️ The light above the leatherwood: A three-day panoramic traverse of the Ruahine tops is a North Island gem.
💪 Get strong for spring: Learn these strength exercises in preparation for spring tramping.
Read all these stories and dozens more online now!
In the mag:
🔮 The future of tramping: Trail-blazing teenagers and twenty-somethings on what tramping might look like in the future.
🥾 Walk among granite giants: This saddle in Fiordland National Park offers a journey brimming with adventure, beauty and discovery.
🧦 Gear Guides: We reviewed ...
From the archive: It took 110,000 hours of hard labour, $6 million, 17 bridges and six huts, but the result is a world-class route. Here is how to best ride it.
It took 110,000 hours of hard labour, $6 million, 17 bridges and six huts, but the result is a world-class route. Here is how to best ride it.
From the archive: Nowhere in Aotearoa even remotely resembles the landscape in this remote part of Rakiura. It's an epic traverse to NZ's southernmost hut.
We want your best Great Walk photos!
We're looking for exceptional images to help illustrate our Great Walks Special Issue. The theme of this year's issue will be 'The ultimate guide to walking the Great Walks'. Send your images to: [email protected]
Aarn's latest offering is highly adjustable, lightweight and comfortable. It's on the pricey side, but if easing strain on your body is a priority then this multi-day pack could be for you.
Walk 2.75km through the heart of the forest of Northland’s podocarp forests, to this 8-bunk hut, one of just six huts in the region.
Sonia Barrish does a variety of trips with her husband, their two children aged 7 and 3 and their baby. She tries to minimise her load by reducing single-use items without compromising safety. This is what she packs.
PLUS: 12 surprising benefits of hiking, tennis star's heart is in Fiordland, rare penguin spotted in Southland and more in this week's The World Outdoors!
Photo: Ulrich Lange, CC 3.0
PLUS: 12 surprising benefits of hiking, tennis star's heart is in Fiordland, rare penguin spotted in Southland and more in this week's The World Outdoors!
This pass on the Milford Track is a special place to visit during summer, but snow storms can happen at any time of year. Seeing it draped in white is something else again.
Some people hibernate in winter, but for mountain guides, it can be the busiest time of year. Three guides tell Wilderness what got them into winter guiding, and why they love it.
Send us your best Great Walks photos! We're looking for exceptional images to help illustrate our Great Walks Special Issue. The theme of this year's issue will be 'The ultimate guide to walking the Great Walks'.
Send your images to: [email protected]
Peter Langlands is one of New Zealand’s only licensed professional foragers. His book Foraging New Zealand describes the 250 edible plants and fungi you’re most likely to find in the wild, handpicked from his database of more than 7000 species. We sat down with Peter for this month's track chat.
The country’s oldest tramping club marked its centenary in 2019. Learn more about its storied history.
From the archive: This track was a water race to sluice gold claims. It’s now one of the most popular walking tracks on the West Coast and it’s perfect for families.
This track was a water race to sluice gold claims. It’s now one of the most popular walking tracks on the West Coast and it’s perfect for families.
What are the secret ingredients that make a walking duo work? Four Walk1200km pairs share their stories and give 10 tips on how to make a dynamic walking duo.
Perimenopause can be a difficult time. Some women may find they no longer enjoy spending time in the outdoors. Wilderness speaks with five women who suggest ways to maintain your tramping mojo.
A headlamp offers convenient hands-free lighting around camp and the hut. One should be carried on every trip – no matter the length – in case you get caught in the dark. Check out the top headlamps of 2024.
For greater adventure and solitude in Arthur's Pass, avoid Avalanche Peak and head for this unassuming peak. The track starts in a beautiful beech forest, passes a gorgeous tarn and has grand views from the summit.
PLUS: Three Wānaka bridges expected to reopen this summer, inside the expeditions documenting the Congo Basin, 100 feral cats caught in Rees Valley and more in this week's The World Outdoors.
Photo: Summonedbyfells (Flickr) - CC BY 2.0
PLUS: Three Wānaka bridges expected to reopen this summer, inside the expeditions documenting the Congo Basin, 100 feral cats caught in Rees Valley and more in this week's The World Outdoors.
Possum scavengers are cunning, quiet and equate trampers with an easy meal. The most brazen creep under tent flies, sneak into unoccupied tents, even open pack zips.
This is how to best avoid an unwanted intruder in the night.
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DOC is temporarily closing three popular bridges in the Wānaka area for safety reasons. The Blue Pools and Rob Roy bridges require upgrade work to ensure measures are in place should a key component fail, while the Makarora bridge has reached the end of its operational life. Department of Conservation Central Otago Operations manager David Butt says, “These are popular sites that see a high level of visitation, particularly over the summer months. Engineering advice is that they cannot sustain the current usage, and with visitor numbers continuing to increase, we need to make them safer.” Read the full story 👇 https://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/bridge-closures-prevent-winter-access-to-blue-pools-and-rob-roy-glacier/
DOC is temporarily closing three popular bridges in the Wānaka area for safety reasons. The Blue Pools and Rob Roy bridges require upgrade work to ensure measures are in place should a key component fail, while the Makarora bridge has reached the end of its operational life. Department of Conservation Central Otago Operations manager David Butt says, “These are popular sites that see a high level of visitation, particularly over the summer months. Engineering advice is that they cannot sustain the current usage, and with visitor numbers continuing to increase, we need to make them safer.” Link in bio for the full story
Everyone has a reason for doing the Walk1200km challenge. What will yours be? Register today, make 2023 your best year yet. https://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/walk1200km/
What happens when you see the natural world as a living entity; a cherished loved one on whom you depend and who depends on you? Does it change how you relate to and experience a river, a stone, a tree? In the January issue, Wilderness visits iwi around NZ to find out. #nzonair
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