Motu Trails Seven Valuable Lessons I Learned During my First Bikepacking Trip
Myrthe Braam embarks on her first bikepacking adventure to ride the Motu Trails and shares seven valuable lessons she learns along the way.
Backcountry
Canyoning The history and mystery of Holts Creek
For 110 years an ancient tunnel lay hidden in the Otira wilderness... Nola, James and Grant did their homework, put in the time for preparation and were rewarded with the first descent of an excellent canyon.
Good reads The hut library
In the hills there's always the time, and usually the material, to catch up on a little light reading.
Survivor story Lucky Escape on Zit Saddle
Nick Plimmer reports on a mis-adventure that occured on Zit Saddle between the Toaroha and Kokatahi valleys. The two trampers survived, but there was much to be learnt from their experience.
Tramping Safe Travelling in the Sub-Alpine Zone
Are you heading beyond the bushline? In Aotearoa New Zealand, the 'death zone' occurs at the subalpine zone around 1200 and 1500 metres and poses many dangers. Johnny Mulheron, FMC Backcountry Accident Columnist, shares what you need to know, and practice, to travel competently at this altitude.
