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Tramping and Life Insurance
Standard insurance. Keep the definitions as vague as possible and argue later if necessary. Arguments normally start as "Our actuary and team of lawyers say this means" Think car insurance. ... -
The Summit TV show
I wouldnt have gone as far as offensive but I understand the sentiment. This program showed a bit of nice scenery then showed that just about any Joe Muppet could ... -
DoC Defunding
2 parts to this First Maori Party will never have enough power to achieve this unless they find a clause in the Treaty of Waitangi. However they will achieve greater ... -
Dozens of huts to be removed from Te Urewera
In case anyone hasn't yet seen this: https://fmc.org.nz/2022/11/21/te-urewera-huts/ -
Cobb River
I was in Cobb Valley during Christmas 2019. The road was in great shape with a bit of negligible rock fall. It's @ 30km, so make sure you have enough ... -
One for the Old Timers
I was a member of several Kakapo searches in 1970, Sinnbad, Poisson river and other catchments were searches (not well). It always seemed a shame to me that the search efforts ... -
Crossing snow layer melting underneath
Thick snow covering a valley stream in summer? You're talking about avalanche debris right? It's usually pretty hard and stable (until it's not). It will have fallen a considerable way, ... -
What other kiwi tramping forums do people use?
Yeah, this is a really informative & useful website (I've contributed quite a bit considering I'm not a kiwi) but the spam has become a real problem. Perhaps Matthew should consider ... -
Doc delaying funding for backcountry trust
its all expensive huts in the front country now that soaks up all the money.... encourages too many people to compete for the upmarket huts... -
Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre
They have gas canisters at the 4 Square although on our last visit they had none due to supply chain issues. Also the backpackers had plenty of gas canisters from ... -
Hopefully not another one in the Tararua
I recall someone's vizsla and I keeping each other warm on a frosty night at Pinchgut Hut. Symbiosis. -
Capt James Cook
I would encourage people to have a read of the “adventures” contained in Cooks logs above, particularly with regards to his experiences with first contact and his attempts at making ... -
Hidden hut in Tararuas
Rabbit Flat Hut is bloody disappointing. It's just the derelict hut / campsite in the Ohau about 300-400m south of the Gable End Ridge junction. Details can be found on ... -
Foot issues
I wonder if there's a podiatrist in our midst that can make a diagnosis? Doesn't sound like tinea in which case you could try a burst of antifungals. Seems like ... -
Patagonia and/or Nepal
Backpacker Treks has been assisting travelers from around the globe since 2014. Our primary goal is to make you feel like family, rather than simply a customer. We believe that ... -
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 ...
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