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
History McCormack Hut
Experienced DOC ranger Bruce Postill recounts the valley-hopping history of what was McCormacks Hut
Spine of the Fish Day 57 & 58 – backcountry versus frontcountry
A rebellious decision leads to some unease...
Spine of the Fish Day 56 – Walking access omission
Walking in ditches is the best way to see the real New Zealand
Spine of the Fish Day 55 – To the Beach
Roadwalking is sometimes a necessary evil when you're trail hiking.
Novelty Hot Water Huts
The Backcountry has many surprises, occasionally even a spot of luxury. Ian Bade gives a couple of tips about where to find a hot shower.
Spine of the Fish Day 54: eye witness account of the recent cyclone damage to Te Urewera
The walkers are vindicated in their decision to avoid Te Urewera after Cyclone Debbie
Spine of the Fish Day 53 – Old Wire Trail or old wives tale?
Just because something is on a map doesn't mean it is actually there
Spine of the Fish Days 50 and 51: Special K and a zero day
Leaving the Kaimai for the Coromandel and new totally new territory.
Spine of the Fish Day 49: cruise control
A day when taking it easy and enjoying the scenery is the only thing to do
Spine of the Fish Day 48: away from the maddening crowds
The Kaimai Ridgeway track almost gets a little bit crowded.
Spine of the Fish Day 47: an evening with Mike
A short day is needed after the long wet slog of the day before.
Climbing Among Secret Beauties
A Memoir of Mountaineering in New Zealand and the Himalaya
Spine of the Fish Day 46: Mud. Mud. Inglorious mud.
A long and soggy day in the Kaimai Range.
Trail Running Kaweka Mountain Marathon
The late Tony Gates shares some stories about the Kaweka Mountain Marathon.
Spine of the Fish Day 45: getting back to business
After several days in limbo Fiona and Anthony make their way into the Kaimai
Judgement Avalanche Awareness in the New Zealand Backcountry
Do you have New Zealand's 'go-to' book on avalanches on your bookshelf?
Spine of the Fish Days 39-44: don’t fight it Marsha, it’s bigger than both of us…
Floods and the threat of another cyclone mean a rethink of plans.
