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Embracing the Wilderness My Journey into Adventure Filmmaking

By Andy Carruthers|2024-11-18T12:19:53+13:00November 18th, 2024

Are you interested in adventure filmmaking? Grab your camera and start telling your story! Founder of 'Short Films Big Adventures' and outdoor enthusiast, Andy Carruthers, shares his journey from novice filmmaker to creator of a successful adventure film, Tararua S-K, featured on Apple TV and Air New Zealand's in-flight entertainment. From crafting an engaging story to filmmaking and distribution, Andy offers insider tips for aspiring adventure filmmakers.

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How To Maintaining a Full Strength Club Committee

By Rebecca Gray|2023-09-28T16:13:28+13:00September 28th, 2023

Every club is faced with the task of finding and managing leadership, which can often feel daunting. FMC Executive Officer Administrator, Rebecca Gray, shares pro tips and creative solutions for designing a vibrant, effective and committed club committee that is sustainable for years to come.

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Volunteering The How and Why of Becoming a Pest Trapper

By Myrthe Braam|2022-06-23T12:19:21+12:00June 12th, 2022

What does volunteering as a pest trapper look like? Myrthe Braam shares what inspired her to start trapping and how her involvement with trapping has changed over the last four years, as well as offers specific tips on how you can get involved too.

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Mountain Adventure How to Go Fastpacking

By Alastair McDowell|2021-10-08T14:26:12+13:00October 2nd, 2021

'Every piece of gear that you bring needs to be examined and optimised. A ruthless and analytical attitude needs to be taken.' Breaking down each component to allow for the lightest and safest travel, Alastair delves into the nitty gritty of fastpacking.

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Near miss How to Burn Down a Hut

By Guest Author|2021-06-14T11:14:53+12:00June 11th, 2021

Jamie Cole shares a cautionary tale of a tramp that nearly left a backcountry hut up in flames.

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August 2019 Developing a Photographer’s Mindset

By Guest Author|2023-05-09T18:04:59+12:00November 20th, 2020

What happens when your life-long hobby becomes your profession? For photographer Richard Sidey, he began to lose the spark for his once beloved hobby. He shares how through clear purpose, technology and a few easy to follow steps, he found a way to rekindle his love of adventure photography.

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Packrafting 101 Can you self-rescue?

By Guest Author|2018-11-26T12:17:20+13:00November 26th, 2018

Its a fundamental skill, which every packrafter needs to master very early in their paddling career.

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Family tramping With More Than One Pre-Schooler

By Rebecca Gray|2024-01-29T12:14:08+13:00September 17th, 2018

Having more than one pre-schooler is no reason to not go tramping overnight as a family. Admittedly, it’s not easy, but then staying home with pre-schoolers isn’t easy either.

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Family Tramping Resources on Wilderlife.nz

By Daniel Clearwater|2019-08-08T12:37:27+12:00August 8th, 2018

Links to more resources, tips and ideas, right here on Wilderlife.

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Tour with respect Make Room

By Anna Keeling|2024-01-29T12:14:53+13:00June 7th, 2018

Sometimes the back country terrain behind the ski field can get a few groups at once. Local Craigieburn Ski Guide Anna Keeling offers some thoughts and advice on how to avoid putting each other at risk as you enjoy your foray from the safety of the ski field.

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Packrafting Stuff you ought to know

By Guest Author|2017-11-20T16:39:19+13:00November 17th, 2017

Interested in giving Packrafting a whirl? Dulkara Martig offers some information you might want to know before giving it a go.