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.
Women’s Outdoor Pursuits
Tired of tramping with menfolk in a rush to reach their goal, a group of Auckland women started to organise bush walks their way 30 years ago.
Part 2 A Sweltering Southern Alps Traverse
In hindsight it’s easy to look back and ask ourselves why we didn’t do more side trips since the weather was so good.
Part 1 A sweltering Southern Alps Traverse
In late November 2017 Dulkara Martig set off from Arthur’s Pass with three other kiwi women, with the goal of walking to Mount Cook Village.
100 Years Reminiscing
The Tararua Tramping Club is celebrating its centenary on the 3rd of July 2019, and one of its centenary events is a commemorative tramp.
FMC Photo competition 2018 The story behind the top shot
It was one of those trips where everything was on the edge of going so wrong yet ended up being so right.
North Shore Tramping Club 50th Anniversary
Wow, what an amazing day for the clubs' 50th Anniversary BBQ!!! We couldn't have asked for better weather!!
Caroline Bellamy An artistic encounter with Fiordland
I had always wanted to pursue an artistic career and I soon realised the strong connection my painting had with the landscape.
Packrafting 101 Can you self-rescue?
Its a fundamental skill, which every packrafter needs to master very early in their paddling career.
Happy in Hihitahi Zekes Hut
Zekes Hut isn't well known, but a trip into the Hihitahi is worth it for the views from the summit peak alone.
Motu Trails Seven Valuable Lessons I Learned During my First Bikepacking Trip
Myrthe Braam embarks on her first bikepacking adventure to ride the Motu Trails and shares seven valuable lessons she learns along the way.
Climbing Above the Fiord
As Simon pondered the viability of down climbing another steep section soaring above, it occurred to me that we were going to run out of time.
Photography The End of Camera Dangle?
The last thing you want to worry about when you’re lugging yourself and a heavy pack around the mountains is a wildly dangling camera. Anthony Behrens may have found a solution.
