Andy Carruthers

This author prefers to keep an air of mystery about them.

Kaimanawa Kaweka Traverse

Packrafting  Kaimanawa Kaweka Traverse

"There were so many sets of rapids – it was like being at the water park with a fast pass to the best ride." Andy and his mates make the call to delay their second attempt of the Dragon's Tooth route in Kahurangi National Park, opting instead for the Kaimanawa Kaweka traverse and packrafting down the Mohaka River.

Fire and Ice

Ball Pass  Fire and Ice

The 'Big 50' inspires Andy to expand beyond fastpacking and tackle a new type of adventure -- ski touring. After taking an alpine skills course, he and his mates head to Ball Pass in Mount Aoraki.

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