A blog about New Zealand tramping / hiking
There are so many hikes in and around Queenstown, it’s a hiker’s paradise (quite literally – Paradise is just down the road). My parents live in the area and I’ve been exploring all of Queenstown’s hikes since I was old enough to walk. While this isn’t an exhaustive list (there’s not enough room to fit
Want to get fit while raising money for a good cause? You’ve come to the right place: The Summit Challenge! What is the Summit Challenge? The Summit Challenge is a fitness challenge held over the month of March. It is organised by the The Himalayan Trust each year (yes, the same one that Sir Edmund
Content warning: miscarriage I write this not knowing if I’ll ever hit publish, although if you’re reading this then obviously I decided to go ahead despite my misgivings. I need to write this for myself as a way to heal, and maybe as a way to help others? But the thought of putting this all
Where can you wild camp in New Zealand? I run a series over on Instagram called “Thursday Tramping Tips” where every Thursday I post a different piece of advice related to tramping (hiking). This week’s Tramping Tip about wild camping was just too big to cover adequately in a short Instagram caption, so I thought
This is an absolutely amazing trip. Follow the Earnslaw Burn through lush forest to a tussock-covered valley with jaw-dropping views of the hanging glacier and waterfalls on Mt Earnslaw. Length: 9km to tree-line, then another 5km to the very head of the valley. Time taken: Overnight tramp, 6-8 hours each day with packs. Difficulty: You
Equal with my love of tramping (and chocolate), is my enjoyment of a good book. I’ve enjoyed stories since before I was old enough to read, and am a certified book nerd. I thought I’d share some of the outdoor adventure stories I’ve read and loved over the past few years. The books aren’t listed
We all know that friend who’s late to every event. Or the person who never replies to group chats and just leaves everyone on read (guilty). These are stereotypes for a reason! Well tramping is no stranger to cliches as well. Anyone who’s ever tramped with a group of friends will know that there are
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