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Backcountry Navigator off-line topo maps
Updated public access maps and iOS support now too: I've regenerated the public access land maps using the latest 2022 data from LINZ and DOC. This updates to the latest public land ... -
Driving to Mars - live feed
i am very curious about astronomy and stuff, if u do too check this artcle out, it is nice to read https://www.space.com/spaceflight-destroys-red-blood-cells -
Army tragedy on Mt Ruapehu - new details revealed
an official investigation was conducted after the incident. it was headed by Graeme Dingle. he said the gear they had was adequate... but they shouldnt have been where they were in ... -
RNZ: Police urge campers, trampers to carry PLB
It's been discussed many times before, but always good as a reminder. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/458674/police-urge-campers-trampers-to-carry-distress-beacon >**Police urge campers, trampers to carry distress beacon** >Police and the Mountain Safety Council are asking people to be prepared ... -
Documents leaked to National suggest DoC shake-up
Not enough info to draw any meaningful conclusion. -
Focus on improving tramper safety for Angelus Hut
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/452775/focus-on-improving-tramper-safety-for-angelus-hut-a-hotspot-for-accidents >Fatalities and a high rate of search and rescue incidents near one of the most popular huts in the Nelson Lakes has led to several agencies proposing solutions to improve ... -
Inspiration for Breakfast food
Have thought about using complan for a breakfast replacement. Do you use it and what is your experience of it. I find I am less a breakfast person post cancer chemo and ... -
Is it time to ban alcohol at DOC huts?
Very true. If you are enjoying a few beers with some friends though craft beer in London is the way to go. Plus you only need a few since they have ... -
Our very own Kreig in the media
Legend I was going to ask if he still had the man skirt but the article answered that one -
Milford Sound master plan
As both a tour guide into Milford, and an Environmental Management student, I agree with a number of the changes, but vehemently disapprove of such changes as installing a cable ... -
Kaikoura snow levels & loadings
Mount Hut had very little snow below 1900m Still has 30cm at the base but close o 2M at the top. Kaikouras were too far north for this storm -
Mystery building on Maymorn
I can't immediately find a clear statement on the regular website, but a hunting pamphlet pdf from the gwrc, which Google finds, says no camping. http://www.gw.govt.nz/assets/Parks-and-Recreation/Hunting-in-the-Hutt-Water-Collection-Area.pdf I reckon just call the ... -
Rahui being urged for Waitakere Range
he was walking on a road... he thought the road wasnt actually part of the park. its an access road for watercare to access hydro dams. he knew there werent ... -
introduced mallals effect on native wildlife
Based on the first episode, this is going to be a really cool series. I'd seen Dave Hansford indicate a couple of years ago that he was interested and working ... -
FMC and leader responsibility
I think @madpom has it pretty accurately stated when he says: "Running a job or trip of 'randoms' on an 'equalitarian' basis with no identified team lead is a really tricky ... -
Peak bagging
IMO, you're over-thinking it. Perhaps it depends on what you want to get out of it. A competitive environment where people are focused on bagging more points than someone else might ... -
another closed track
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/300276910/slip-closes-walking-track-near-nelson -
Tourist who died hunting may not have been aware o
Tourist who died hunting may not have been aware of rules - Coroner rules? they arent really rules, they are guidelines, and without knowing how he died, you wouldnt necessarily have saved ... -
New Minister of Conservation
It could be a temporary thing given the circumstances because there was very short notice. In any case I don't think direct expertise of a Minister is nearly as important ... -
PLB activation
izogi, thank you - I had 2 windows open and copied the wrong one (dumb*rse!) edited above to this link : https://tramper.nz/forums/thread/8887?offset=1 -
Human remains found on West Coast
Human remains found on West Coast likely missing tramper Marni Sheppeard https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300260621/human-remains-found-on-west-coast-likely-missing-tramper-marni-sheppeard -
What did you do this weekend?
100% right @Gregor. Was a bit naughty as I did not have definitive trip intentions. Just wanted to go for a walk and ended up visiting 7 huts staying at ... -
End of gas in DOC huts?
From what I can see the rules apply to domestic and industrial use not recreational (yet) There are still few alternatives to fossil fueled camp stoves. There is the Triangia ... -
Parking in St Arnaud
seldom a problem, unlikely in summer with so many about and people camping by the lake.. -
What is like at the moment in the kiwi mountains ?
Judging by comments online it sounds as though Mt Brown hut currently doesn't have coal but on the other hand they may not have known what that pipe thingy was. "Not(sic) ...
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