Victoria Bruce

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

West Coaster’s Hut Crusade Sparks Nationwide Movement  — and a New Film

Hut Keepers  West Coaster’s Hut Crusade Sparks Nationwide Movement — and a New Film

Grassroots grit and quiet heroes take centre stage in a powerful debut film. A new feature documentary celebrating the quiet heroes of Aotearoa’s wilderness will premiere at the New Zealand Mountain Film & Book Festival late June. 'Hut Keepers' tells the story of a grassroots volunteer movement working to preserve some of New Zealand’s remote backcountry huts. When shifting government priorities threatened their future, a small group of trampers and tinkerers picked up hammers, chainsaws, and paintbrushes —and got to work.

Nelson Lakes

St Arnaud to Lake Constance  Nelson Lakes

“I feel nutritionally deficient, my stomach a gnawing void after 60+ days of trail walking on meagre rations.” While made worth it by the stunning views and company of friends, Victoria faces the harsh reality of packing another 14 days worth of food and trying to keep a party of two nourished amidst long days of climbing in Nelson Lakes.

Wilderlife
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