A blog about New Zealand tramping / hiking
I’ve learnt the hard way not to leave gift shopping to the last minute, so thought I’d share some tramping gift ideas for the outdoorsy people in your life. We can be a bit hard to shop for, so hopefully this list will give you some great inspiration. I’ve tried as much as I can
This tramping rescue story is part of a series exploring various emergency scenarios in the backcountry. The previous stories involve self-rescuing with one eye, spending one month trapped and alone, dealing with hypothermia, and widow-maker heart attacks. Be sure to check them out if you haven’t already! Thanks to the lovely Aisling and Simone for
– Testing out the Timberland Motion Access Waterproof Low Hiking Shoe – Before this collaboration, I only really knew of Timberland’s iconic yellow boot. Great for urban fashion, but not what I’d choose to wear on a tramping mission. But then I was invited to test their waterproof hiking shoe, and realised I’d been missing
Sylvester Hut near the Cobb Valley is the perfect family-friendly option for an overnight hut stay in Kahurangi National Park (or the base for some more adventurous exploration of the tops). Length: 5km one-way with around 600m elevation gain Time taken: 2 hours up, quicker down Difficulty: easy 4WD track the whole way (although uphill)
The lovely Alissa Ward has agreed to share her hiking self-rescue tale for this rescue stories series. In 2020, she was living her best life in Tasmania at the bottom of Australia. But things took a turn during what was meant to be an easy hiking trip with a friend. Thanks so much for agreeing
Experience the magic of Hooker Hut, one of the ultimate spots for an unforgettable night in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park! Imagine having the stunning Hooker Valley all to yourself as you soak in the breathtaking sunset on New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Length: 4.5km one-way Time taken: 1-2 hours to Hooker Hut depending on your pace
These two tramping rescue stories mirror each other, decades apart. When I first heard the evolving news story of Pavlina and Ondrej, it sent shivers down my spine. Their story has eery similarities to another rescue story in the exact same place almost 30 years earlier, witnessed by my parents. Both of them are explored
Using your PLB when the ‘patient’ says not to Submitted by Verity Jackson @nzhikingadventures July, 2017 Our plan was to spend two nights at Boo Boo Hut on the West Coast, with a day trip to Pinnacle Biv. I was in my 30s at the time, but my three tramping friends (Lew, Dan & Ron) were
