Kahurangi The Roaring Lion
As four friends from the Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club we were very fortunate to be the first recipients of the Simon Bell Memorial Scholarship.
Yarn Winter Ascent of Red Lion Peak by West Coast Publican
In an article first published in the 1993 Alpine Journal, Bob McKerrow recounts how a publican from the Red Lion Hotel ended up at the summit of Red Lion Peak.
The lessons hit home A steep learning curve (part 2)
In the second part of a reflection on the first year of Packrafting; near the end of the year, the lessons finally sink in.
Climbing Humbled again
A visit to Annette Plateau via Sebastopol Ridge, exiting over Mount Kitchener on a route not initially intended.
Getting down whitewater A steep learning curve (part 1)
Dan Clearwater reflects back on his first year of Packrafting: recounting a few close calls and lessons learned the hard way.
Climbing The Darrans in winter
A short account of the winter climbing meet based at Homer Hut in the Darran Mountains (July 2015).
Club trip Two seasons in a weekend at Mt Somers
Mt Somers is a fantastic outdoor playground that has something for everyone at all times of year. Join Tomas Sobek on an Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club trip.
Random Spot Secret views on the Kaimai
Trampers go the darnedest places, here Peter Lee-Johnson and his Katikati Tramping Club mates find a view in the southern Kaimai.
Endurance The Big Mistake
My first big mission back in New Zealand was quite an education.
Cheap, simple, effective: Choose any three. DIY alcohol stoves
I prefer a pikau to a pack, a tarp to a tent, and a simple one-piece stove to a pressurised blast furnace. Tiny alcohol burners fit this bill. They are easy to make and don't require expensive tools or project stock. A couple of soft-drink cans, a craft knife and some patience are all you need.
Epic Infinity Packrafting Loop (Part 2)
The intrepid Emily Forne and friends complete their creative pack-raftiing loop in the wilds of South Westland
Nepal New heights in the Khumbu
It’s said that life’s a journey. Actually, I think it’s is a series of journeys, where some can be travelled on the back of others. That’s how I see my trips to the Khumbu in Nepal with my sons.
Mahi There’s work to be done
The next Outdoor Recreation Consortium funding round closes on the 30th of September. Why should we look after our huts and tracks?
Epic The Infinity Packrafting Loop
The intrepid Emily Forne and friends commit to an extended version of the Hollyford/Pyke packrafting classic.
History Checkpoint 25: Adventure Racing from New Zealand to the World
Journalist Jim Robinson has delved into the history of New Zealand Adventure Racing and comes up with a fascinating record and story.
Expedition Scholarships Tararua Traverse
In the summer of 2015/2016, a group from the Auckland University Tramping Club traversed the Tararua with support from the FMC Mountain and Forest Trust
Speak Out Our Wild Spaces Under Threat
Caver, photographer and passionate outdoorsman Neil Silverwood on the threat of development to our wild places.
Family A day early
A mix of type one and two winter climbing fun for two teenagers on Mount Taranaki.
Ski Touring The Fox Neve
The west coast neve's are a magical ski touring destination. Whilst there's plenty of scope for very intense lines, there's also plenty of mellow terrain for when the snow isn't quite in condition. Regardless of the skiing, it is an incredible place to visit.
Grand Trunk Single Parachute Nylon hammock Getting the hang of it
Hammock camping offers a consistent sleeping platform, regardless of terrain and weather. If you have two strong mounting points, you're well on your way to life on a higher plane.
Wilderness Kaimanawa – Heart of the North Island
Conservation guru Les Molloy ponders the future of conservation planning and wilderness in the Kaimanawa.
Epic Te Waipounamu Traverse
In the rainy summer of 2016/2017, Allan Brent, Lydia McLean, Alexis Belton and Mark Leslie set out on an epic mission to traverse Te Waipounamu. Here is a taste of their journey, with captions by Alan Brent. The Te Waipounamu traverse was supported by an FMC Expedition Scholarship
Sea to Summit Poncho Tarp A tiny shelter in a tiny package
Having gone to the bother of getting out into 'nature', this small square of nylon protects me from the wet, windy bits, while letting all the rest in.
