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
Spine of the Fish Day 61: making tracks
A spot of research and development before the last push.
Ski-Tour Sweet turns on Poseidon Peak
Forget Bill English's 'walk-run', Emily Forne explains how to 'ski-tramp', on Poseidon Peak
Climb An Adventure on Fastness Peak
"To me climbing is not so much about iron will and determination but more about fitting who you are and your state on a particular day with a realistic goal. I am always intrigued about the inner workings of body and mind and how they allow you to succeed and come home safely"...powered by thoughts of social recognition and sexual reward, Erik Bradshaw explores the south face of Fastness
Spine of the Fish Day 60: a unique roadside attraction
Slow tourism means being able to stop and talk when something unexpected occurs
Spine of the Fish Day 59 – leaving through the backdoor
The art of guilty tramping and a walk to historic Whitianga
