Speak Out Our Wild Spaces Under Threat
Caver, photographer and passionate outdoorsman Neil Silverwood on the threat of development to our wild places.
Wilderness Kaimanawa – Heart of the North Island
Conservation guru Les Molloy ponders the future of conservation planning and wilderness in the Kaimanawa.
Epic Te Waipounamu Traverse
In the rainy summer of 2016/2017, Allan Brent, Lydia McLean, Alexis Belton and Mark Leslie set out on an epic mission to traverse Te Waipounamu. Here is a taste of their journey, with captions by Alan Brent. The Te Waipounamu traverse was supported by an FMC Expedition Scholarship
The X-Pisa’s A Snow Shoeing and Paragliding Adventure
Caught by race fever from the Red-Bull "X-Alps" paragliding adventure race, Melanie Heather comes first on her own imaginary race closer to home; from Cardrona to Cromwell; the "X-Pisa."
Mahi Volunteering in the wilderness
On an obscure spur, high in the Hokitika river, Frisco hut was isolated by overgrown tracks for 30 years after the deer cullers left. No more!
History Te U (Kaharoa) Bivouac
Taupo tramper Barbara Morris reveals Te U Bivouac deep in Te Urewera
History McCormack Hut
Experienced DOC ranger Bruce Postill recounts the valley-hopping history of what was McCormacks Hut
Novelty Hot Water Huts
The Backcountry has many surprises, occasionally even a spot of luxury. Ian Bade gives a couple of tips about where to find a hot shower.
Trail Running Kaweka Mountain Marathon
The late Tony Gates shares some stories about the Kaweka Mountain Marathon.
Access Kaimanawa Ranges Access
In 2014 FMC Executive member Barbara Morris negotiated access through the East Taupo Lands for FMC Club Members and Supporters, read more...
Mahi Preserving the Huts: A Backcountry Partnership
Geoff Spearpoint and Rob Brown provide the vision for a future backcountry partnership between the outdoors community and the Department of Conservation
History Lost Gold
Arnold Heine reviews Paul Bensemann's story of the long search for a lost gold reef in the Tasman Wilderness Area.
Wow Central Southern Alps Traverse
"One of the most astounding aspects of the Southern Alps is its wilderness areas. While signs are useful and huts are helpful, there are few locales left on Earth, much less in such pristine environments as the Alps, where no indication of human impact is anywhere to be seen. Wilderness areas defy every inherent aspect of human nature – to find, to organize, and to claim. But within the Southern Alps, there exist pockets where snowy footprints are the most permanent presence any human can hope to have. Aircraft are forbidden to land. No signs. No huts. No nonsense."
Club Rangiora Tramping Club
The Rangiora Tramping Club is a very family-friendly club, with a reputation for openly welcoming and including new people.
Voices from the past Preserving in Perpetuity
"I am acutely conscious every time I get in the hills that someone had to fight to save that experience for me."... A 2010 opinion piece from then FMC President Richard Davies.
Kaumatua Tramping Club
Wellington’s Kaumatua Tramping Club caters for trampers 35yrs and over and is still going strong after 58 years.
Club Canterbury University Tramping Club
Club stalwart Nick Riordan details the excellence of the Canterbury University Tramping Club (CUTC)
Lifestyle Backcountry Cooking
Tired of pasta and dried vegetables? Over dehydrated meals? New Zealand Backcountry Cooking might inspire you
School Rathkeale College Tramping Club
Rathkeale College teacher, and tramper extraordinaire, Joe Nawalaniec, describes his experience in re-booting a school tramping club.
Climbing Queenstown Climbing Club
The Queenstown Climbing Club is a fun, active, climbing community exploring the walls of the Wakatipu Basin
Club History Heretaunga Tramping Club
The Hastings-based Heretaunga Tramping Club recently celebrated its 80th year adventuring in the local mountains
Kahurangi Roar of the Lion
Our adventure into the Roaring Lion valley was inspired by a trip the previous year which had given my three companions an all-too-short sneak preview of the river.
Glacier Skiing All your eggs in one basket?
How do you manage the crevasse risk when touring on glaciers?? Matteo Scoz from NZAC Otago section reflects on a near miss on the Tasman.
