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...
Macpac Torre pack and Fairydown Scorpion sleeping bag Any colour you like, as long as it’s red
Outdoorsy types often rely completely on their gear, so our gear needs to be completely reliable. Our core equipment includes a pack and sleeping bag.
MSR WhisperLite stove Putting the mighty WhisperLite through its paces
Since 1984, the MSR WhisperLite has been reliably turning your solvent of choice into fumes, noise and blistering heat.
Timeline Adventure Navigation
Outdoor pursuits collectvely described as 'Adventure Navigation' have had a rollicking first 50 years in New Zealand. Jamie Stewart looks at their rich contribution to our outdoor culture.
Macpac Mesh Coffee Filter An addict’s guide to caffeine in the mountains
It took a while, but I think I’ve found the ultimate backcountry coffee maker.
Exped Synmat Basic UL 7 Feeling a little let down
What makes a good sleeping mat? The ability to stay inflated for a night is a good start.
The X-Pisa’s A Snow Shoeing and Paragliding Adventure
Caught by race fever from the Red-Bull "X-Alps" paragliding adventure race, Melanie Heather comes first on her own imaginary race closer to home; from Cardrona to Cromwell; the "X-Pisa."
Five Awesome things about the Ruahine Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court has scuppered Government plans to flood part of the specially protected Ruahine Forest Park. Here's five things you should know about the decision.
Asolo TPS 535 These boots are made for trekking
Buying a pair of boots can be a tricky business, but once you've found ones you like you may as well stick with them.
Pioneering If huts could talk…
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.
Club Geraldine Tramping Club
Geraldine Tramping Club has some of the best of the New Zealand outdoors on its doorstep, and also has a special connection with a small village in Nepal.
PLB's When To Push The Button – And What To Do Next
Johnny Mulheron and Nick Plimmer discuss the modes of mountain communication, when to seek assistance, and how to prepare for rescue.
Mahi Volunteering in the wilderness
On an obscure spur, high in the Hokitika river, Frisco hut was isolated by overgrown tracks for 30 years after the deer cullers left. No more!
History The Heaphy Track
Explorer Charles Heaphy only ever walked the coastal section of the track that now bears his name, but he had the gem of the idea.
Spine of the Fish Day 64: Rocking on
A leisurely road walk brings out the best of the northern Coromandel.
Spine of the Fish The Ultimate Zero Day
It's all over bar the shouting...and a couple of blog posts
The upper Waiau
The thing about packrafting is, that the whole experience is greater than the sum of the two parts. Join Dan Clearwater as he traverses the Opera Range and paddles the Waiau River.
Paragliding Hike and Fly Corner Peak
Dan Clearwater takes the easy way down from a great summit above Lake Hawea.
Spine of the Fish Day 63: she drives me crazy
An unexpected side route offers up a sparkling gem...
Spine of the Fish Day 62: a walk down memory lane
A chance text makes a new destination necessary.
Te Araroa End to End New Zealand
Well-known tramper Paul Garland recounts a journey along Te Araroa
