Tramp and camp With the Little Champ
The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a great option for a multi-day tramping trip with a baby.
Decision making The Hill-Billy Brain
Ken MacIver relates the story and thinking behind his Back country decision-making checklist.
Bike, hike and fly L’Arête Française
Only one hour from French Ridge Hut to Raspberry Creek?... Wasn't on foot, but it didn't involve any engines or motors...
Mountain Families: In the Hakatere
What an absolute perfect winter's day in August, just after a fresh snowfall, spending time exploring the Hakatere Conservation Park.
Climbing Mt Armstrong, Aspiring National Park
For North Island townies like me, one of the biggest challenges in any climb in the Southern Alps is just getting there in time for a weather window. So a climb of Mount Armstrong (2,174m), a little over 700 metres above the highly accessible Brewster Hut (12 bunks), is a good option when time is the limiting factor.
Start 'em young Babes in Backpacks
Before becoming a mum, a big part of how I identified myself was as a long-distance trail runner and tramper. Not surprisingly, one of my biggest concerns about welcoming a little human into my life was not being able to get out and enjoy the backcountry as much or in the same capacity.
Alpine winter camping Having a good time in the cold
Thanks to New Zealand's temperate oceanic climate, the Southern Alps don't get to experience the same rigid winter temperatures as the European Alps, the American Rocky Mountains or the Himalayas.
Success: It’s a Matter of Perspective
If there’s one thing that going on an overnight tramp with an 18-month-old teaches you, it’s that success is simply a matter of perspective. Or, at least, that’s what we learned the first time we took our toddler with us to stay in a hut.
Climbing Mount Codral
An attempt of the south ridge of Mount Travers, Nelson Lakes, fueled by cold medicine.
Mahi: Backcountry volunteers celebrated
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is tipping its hat to the volunteers behind the outdoor clubs and organisations throughout New Zealand.
A Traverse of Titiroa
An April traverse of Mount Titiroa from Hope Arm to Borland in Fiordland National Park.
Alpine winter camping Setting up camp in the snow
There is nothing quite like the the silence of the mountains in winter, the clarity of the Milky Way in the crispy cold air, or an alpenglow on a snowy ridge.
Trekking Khumbu: Off the beaten trek
There's more to Khumbu than a slog up to overcrowded Everest Base Camp and a side trip to Gokyo
History Te U (Kaharoa) Bivouac
Taupo tramper Barbara Morris reveals Te U Bivouac deep in Te Urewera
Tararua Tops A Trip Beyond Memory Lane
A collection of photography over the years: Mount Holdsworth > Aokaparangi > Maungahuka > Cone Ridge
Tararua Tops Thirst on the ridge
An overnight circuit: Neill Ridge/Mount Hector/Bull Mound
X-Alps Meet the Athletes of the Air
Imagine if you had a way of moving so quickly through the valleys and mountains of the Southern Alps, that you could travel unsupported for hundreds of kilometres with just a rucksack and the odd day of good weather.
Izzie Ravn and Shannon Bennett Asking the Big Questions on a Two-Month Adventure
Many of our articles focus on particular trips, events or opinions, but the team at Wilderlife thought we'd occasionally cast a spotlight on a few outdoor good sorts, to dig deeper into the wonderful individuals who make up our vibrant outdoor community.
Youth Award Grant From Northland to Southland
With the help of a FMC grant, a crew of high school students from Northland head south to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award Gold Adventurous Journey.
Get Real The true story of performance next-to-skin fabrics
David Ellis from Earth Sea Sky gives a brief history of next to skin technology, from the 1970's till now.
Emergency Where and how do you carry your PLB?
PLB's are brilliant inventions, but they are no use to you unless they are accessible in an emergency and work when you press the button.
Classic Trips South West / Cameron Remote Area (proposed Wilderness Area)
Classic trips, Interactive topo maps, downloadable Geographx poster maps, history and more…
Fundraising Marlborough TC supporting the local Rescue Helicopter
Marlborough Tramping Club raised $2000 for the Nelson-Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust by hosting a screening of the NZ Mountain Film Festival National Tour.
Trans-Alpine Rock, Ice and Packrafts…
Emily Forne and friends attempt a combination of mountaineering and packrafting: six days by foot and raft from head of Lake Tekapo out to the Rakaia River.
