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Esquilant Bivvy: A Winter Mission on Mount Earnslaw

A winter mission into the Rees Valley to Esquilant Bivvy, with icy terrain, strong winds, and a summit attempt on...

Braden Currie

• 20/08/26

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Solo Fastpacking Mission - Minchin Pass Route

A two-day solo fastpacking mission through Arthur’s Pass National Park, covering nearly 68 kilometres via the Minchin Pass Route, alpine...

Zebedy Harris

• 04/08/26

Adventure

Mitre Peak - Milford Sound

Braden Currie takes on Mitre Peak with his son Tarn and Takesh Mizoguchi Thorne, tackling steep bush, exposed ridgelines and...

Braden Currie

• 28/07/26

Adventure

After Work Microadventure: Camping on Foggy Peak

I traded an evening at home for a night on Foggy Peak, chasing sunset, sunrise and a quick reset in...

Zebedy Harris

• 16/07/26

Adventure

A Classic New Zealand Tramp - The Greenstone and Caples Tracks.

The greenstone caples makes for a great multiday tramp that can be as long or as short as you want. It...

Zebedy Harris

• 30/06/26

Adventure

A Perfect Weather Window - Ultralight Camping On The Kelly Range

A perfect forecast, a lingering cold, and a lightweight overnight mission on the Kelly Range. Zeb makes the most of...

Zebedy Harris

• 30/06/26

Adventure

Arthur's Pass: Klondyke Corner to Crow Hut

Crow Hut was my introduction to overnight trips in Arthur's Pass. Between river crossings, mossy forest, a hut full of...

Shelby Kelly-Burnett

• 24/06/26

Adventure

Urchin Track to Waipakihi Valley: A North Island Tramping Adventure

A quick overnight escape into the Waipakihi Valley delivered everything we were after: great views, a riverside campsite, a campfire,...

Mitch Smyth

• 09/06/26

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