History Te U (Kaharoa) Bivouac
Taupo tramper Barbara Morris reveals Te U Bivouac deep in Te Urewera
Taupo tramper Barbara Morris reveals Te U Bivouac deep in Te Urewera
In the hills there's always the time, and usually the material, to catch up on a little light reading.
Done a bit of tramping on the eastern side of the north island? Chances are you've stayed at a Heretaunga Tramping Club hut. Glenda Hooper and four club mates from HTC visit a favourite spot and recall the clubs hard work building huts and tracks there in the 40's, 80's and today.
Sometimes you wish a hut could tell all its stories... Hugh Canard shares a few from when Pioneer was being built, lost huts, lost Cessna's and straight lining it on straight ski's.
Experienced DOC ranger Bruce Postill recounts the valley-hopping history of what was McCormacks Hut
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.