Guest Author

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

What I Did Find Darkness and Light in the Olivines

By Guest Author|2022-06-16T12:44:56+12:00June 15th, 2022

After receiving the tragic news that her partner Lochie is missing, Tara pauses their plans to traverse along the Southern Alps from Cape Farewell to Fiordland to help with his search. When the search is called off, she makes the heavy-hearted decision to continue with the trip. Tara recounts the final leg of her journey as a Simon Bell Memorial Scholarship recipient – a solo trek across the Olivine Ice Plateau towards Red Mountain and down to the ocean at Big Bay.

Backcountry Accidents

Historical A 1927’s Perspective on Backcountry Accidents

By Guest Author|2022-06-12T15:17:12+12:00June 12th, 2022

In this historical news article from 1927, an Evening Post journalist examines the recent rise in mountaineering and river-work accidents and the personal stories behind them.

Outdoor Community blog

Volunteering for Biodiversity How I Became a Trapper

By Guest Author|2022-06-02T15:06:14+12:00June 1st, 2022

While trapping began as a way for Marcia to bond with her teenager daughter, it evolves into her own personal project. In this honest account of what it takes to be a trapper, Marcia pushes past her comfort zone to overcome challenges and develop backcountry skills.

Youth Award Grant Crossing the Tararuas

By Guest Author|2022-07-02T10:18:19+12:00May 30th, 2022

A crew of Silver Duke of Edinburgh qualifying students comes prepared with a contingency plan for every weather scenario, as they embark on the Tararuas and experience many of the elements that an alpine climate has to offer.

Outdoor Community blog

Volunteering for Biodiversity Is it Just Giving Back?

By Guest Author|2022-05-30T11:55:22+12:00May 30th, 2022

While volunteering in conservation requires a generous sacrifice of time and effort, Tony Walton of the Auckland Tramping Club shifts the perspective from ‘giving back’ to ‘receiving back’ and shares the many rewards he has gained from his time as a volunteer.

The Moa Hunters On Top of the World

By Guest Author|2022-06-09T17:19:45+12:00May 18th, 2022

A second attempt at conquering the 2885m Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku reunites the Moa Hunters, a group of simple blokes with a simple goal: find a moa.

Youth Award Grant A Multi-Sport Mashup

By Guest Author|2022-05-10T17:49:46+12:00May 10th, 2022

Despite high river levels cancelling their canoeing trip, this adventurous group of DOE Gold qualifiers bring a whole new meaning to 'carpe diem.' With their extra time, they tackle whitewater rafting, rock climbing and canyoning, even climbing Mount Ruapehu with ice axes.

Outdoor Community blog

Training Grant First aid refresher

By Guest Author|2022-02-18T12:35:24+13:00February 7th, 2022

Need a first aid refresher? Christchurch Tramping Club member, John Kerkhofs, provides a quick, helpful guide to remembering the basics after the FMC Training Grant funds his club's first aid course.

Youth Award Grant Riding the Rapids

By Guest Author|2022-02-07T21:48:42+13:00February 6th, 2022

From sunshine to high speed winds of over 100 km/h, a week-long rafting trip teaches Youth Award Grant recipient, Harry Brenton-Rule, to be prepared for every scenario in the backcountry.

Youth Award Grant An Un’Rees’onably ‘Dart’lightful Time

By Guest Author|2022-02-04T16:13:54+13:00February 4th, 2022

What’s the hardest part of any tramp? A return to civilization. The Glen Eden Venturers tackle over 80km along the Rees Dart Track and while feeling reluctant to rejoin society, they become inspired to take their knowledge and train young scouts in backcountry skills.

Outdoor Community blog

Volunteering for Biodiversity Adopt a Plot

By Guest Author|2021-12-02T10:53:05+13:00December 2nd, 2021

Do you want to take the next step in volunteering and make conservation a lifestyle? Mary Jowett shares how the 'Adopt a Plot' scheme allows volunteers to take ownership over a plot of land and save its native vegetation without the use of spray.

The next generation Free mountain films for schools

By Guest Author|2021-11-11T01:39:30+13:00October 26th, 2021

Inspiring the next generation: FMC provides free mountain films for school students.

The Big Climb Ascent of Tititea Aspiring

By Guest Author|2022-04-01T17:21:31+13:00October 25th, 2021

A 19-person ascent of Mt Aspiring along with poor visibility? For these experienced mountaineers, it only adds to the thrill of a backcountry trip with good mates.

Outdoor Community blog

Volunteering for Biodiversity Arthur’s Pass Calling

By Guest Author|2021-10-25T11:15:03+13:00October 25th, 2021

Gerald Bruce-Smith reports on pest-busting in the South Island’s first national park, Arthur's Pass.

Outdoor Community blog

Family Bikepacking 300km with a Toddler

By Guest Author|2021-10-14T13:52:50+13:00October 8th, 2021

Travelling with a toddler always has its uncertainties. But travelling 300km by bike while towing a toddler is a next level adventure. For this brave family of three, the experience is even better than they imagined.

West Coast Gems On the Hunt for New Routes in the West Coast Wilderness

By Guest Author|2021-10-08T12:40:49+13:00October 8th, 2021

The allure of an unchartered climb is enough to entice climbers Jamie Macalister and Martin Johnson. As recipients of the FMC Youth Expedition Scholarship, they venture to scale the expansive, 300-metre-high face on Douglas Spur above the Paringa River.

Outdoor Community blog

Trapping For Health, Welfare and Nature

By Guest Author|2021-10-25T11:10:07+13:00September 23rd, 2021

After realising they need a near miracle to significantly reduce the pest population in their region, a generous donation and a team of volunteers arrive on the scene.

Rescue Cheeky Keas, I Reckon

By Guest Author|2021-09-17T12:39:45+12:00September 17th, 2021

Chris Sommer and his new climbing mate take on Friday’s Fool – a 200 meter mixed (rock and ice) route at the heart of the Remarkables range. After their rope gets mysteriously cut, the pair face a life or death situation resulting in a Search and Rescue evacuation.

Ski Touring Mt Stephenson Traverse with E-Bike Access, Gammack Range

By Guest Author|2021-09-03T10:40:27+12:00September 3rd, 2021

With our snowlines edging upward and helicopter access carbon adding to the problem, using an e-bike (where permitted and practical) is a good solution for access to slightly more remote ski tours. James Shoshoni and his mates have a successful go at e-bike ski touring and traverse fresh powder on Mt Stephenson.

Outdoor Community blog

Volunteering Getting More Than You Give

By Guest Author|2021-08-21T09:53:17+12:00August 20th, 2021

'There always seems to be more to gain no matter how much you give.' Guided by this philosophy, Cath and her partner become active volunteers in the trapping community in Southland. After relocating to Central Otago, the pair are introduced to a new landscape, as well as the wildlife and pest diversity that comes along with it.

Youth Award Grant Stewart Island

By Guest Author|2021-08-20T14:34:24+12:00August 20th, 2021

Well known for being one of the muddiest tramps, Brianna Loan learns firsthand the frustration (and fun) of being stuck in the mud with mates. As a recipient of the FMC Youth Award Grant, she and her team share laughs, forge friendships, and together face a crucial safety decision when the weather turns.

Backcountry te reo Ngā awa me ngā manga

By Guest Author|2022-06-16T18:45:56+12:00August 1st, 2021

Ngā mihi anō ki a koutou, e whai ana te maramatanga o te reo Māori! In our te reo column from Backcountry Magazine, we explore some of the language associated with rivers and streams.

Youth Award Grant Queen Charlotte Track

By Guest Author|2021-08-10T16:39:23+12:00July 31st, 2021

For her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition, student Veronica Amey and mates tramp, bike, and kayak the Queen Charlotte Track, where they discover the magic and beauty of exploring their own country.

Outdoor Community blog

June 2017 Applied Tramping

By Guest Author|2021-07-21T14:39:05+12:00July 21st, 2021

What is 'applied tramping?' Esther Pothuis, from Holland, joins the Palmerston North Tramping & Mountaineering Club and discovers a new way of hiking in the Ruahine’s Pohangina River.

Wilderlife

Previous

1 2 3 4

Next