A blog about New Zealand tramping / hiking
Having the right gear is crucial for your safety and enjoyment when out hiking. However walking into a sports store for the first time can be quite intimidating; not really knowing what to buy, and having to choose between lots of different (and sometimes pricey) options. Like I’ve said on many of these posts –
Choosing a winter tramping trip in the South Island can be tricky. Many trips that are fine over summer become impassable in winter due to snow or avalanche risk. But there ARE plenty of trips that are still suitable for those hardy souls wanting to adventure in the colder months. This article lists 11 (mostly)
This article contains everything you need to know about the Milford Track, including the trip itself and the competitive booking process. Please note that this article also contains affiliate links, which means that any sales from these links will reward me with a small commission – at no extra cost to you! So if you like
“It’s too cold. The weather is awful. There’s not enough sun. I don’t have the right gear or enough experience”. Have you found yourself making any (or all) of those comments? You’re not alone, but winter shouldn’t put you off tramping. There are so many reasons to enjoy tramping in winter. Sunlight glistening off frosted
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
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
