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.
Remarkable Outdoors Political parties respond
FMC's Remarkable Outdoors campaign aims to build the profile of conservation and outdoor issues as New Zealand heads into a general election. All political parties were given the opportunity to respond to the challenges in our campaign. David Barnes summarises their responses.
Wood-gassifier stove challenge Home-made vs fancy unobtanium
Can a stove made from three tin cans and an hour of muttering compete with a hi-tech titanium marvel? There's more to it than a scale and a stopwatch.
One slip Tragedy on Mt Revelation
Johnny Mulheron probes the loss of a climber on the slopes of Mt Revelation and finds lessons from which others could learn.
Safety In the Mountains
FMC's guide to all things mountains was first published in the 1930's. Shaun Barnett has a close look at Safety in the Mountains, to see how advice has changed through the decades.
True Utility Scarab A tiny tool that punches beyond its weight
In the hard-fought competition for space in our pockets, sometimes 'just good enough' can be just about perfect.
The BioLite CampStove My brief, conflicted relationship with a fan-forced wood stove
In my day job, I tend to enjoy complexity and ingenuity, but sometimes I have to get what I wish for, in order to work out what I want.
Barnsey's guide to National Parks
Do you know your parks from your reserves? Which ones might be swapped tomorrow, which will be there for your grandchildren. Understand the legalese behind the land parcels that collectively constitute our public conservation land, starting with National Parks...
