Youth Award Grant Coastlines, Kayaks, and Shooting Stars: A Duke of Ed Gold Expedition
Eight students from Hamilton Christian School were awarded an FMC Youth Award Grant: a cash grant to go towards their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition.
“Itching for an adventure, five girls started a venture. Off to the Olivine Ice Plateau, where very few do go. But the weather would not play, so they decided to go anyway. They made new plans, they rationed their cans, until they made it to the land of snow. They had their fun, but their time was not done, I wonder what is next to come.”
Training Grant Upper Clutha Outdoor First Aid
By the Upper Clutha Tramping Club On Sunday, August 10, 2025, the Upper Clutha Tramping Club held a full-day Outdoor First Aid Course in Wānaka, led by tutor Sam Worps from Peak Safety. The course was attended by twelve members, including both current and aspiring trip leaders, and was made possible through the [...]
Expedition Scholarship Solo Mission through Great Barrier Island
Five days. Solo. South to north across Great Barrier Island: through dense bush, up rugged ridgelines, and over its highest peaks. Liam shares his FMC Youth Expedition, an unforgettable tramp across one of New Zealand's most underrated wild places.
