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Disposing propane/butane canisters
indigo1 posted in Gear talk • 18 comments, latest 22 January 202011 minutes ago by
bernieq
@madpom
I respect you for some of the amazing trip reports I have read and obviously every person should have the right to act how their own moral compass leads them.
However, that seems like a very ...
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Abel Tasman - North of Totaranui
TravellingSaffa posted in Tracks, routes, and huts • 2 comments, latest 21 January 2020yesterday by
lloydy
Yeah agree steelo comments, should be fine re: tide on the crossings. April's probably a good month to do it, with some of traffic dying down, and every chance of decent weather then.
Likewise when I ...
Car Hire
Kickinghorse posted in Visiting New Zealand • 3 comments, latest 21 January 2020yesterday by
aardvark
I've used Apex, Ace, Go Rentals. A visit over New Years in ChCh last i used an newer outfit - Aerodrive.
It can be worth checking for relocation options with Drivenow.co.nz. Many of the others now ...
Track info - Ivory lake
mikiejhinton posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
• 6 comments,
latest 20 January 20201 day ago by mikiejhinton
Hey Folks,
Take 3 on this trip. Still considering up Dickie Spur / Tuke and out Steadman Brow / Whitcombe. Though just heard the Waitaha has been 'reopened' think we'll give it a miss.
I'd appreciate hearing ...
interesting reading?
geeves posted in The campfire
• 7 comments,
latest 20 January 20201 day ago by pseudo
> the stats are deceptive
Yup, it should be weighted by how many people use the track a year.
I last did the Tongariro Crossing with 2 buses full of kids. Other buses were in the carpark.
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@si-dog depends what you think of when you think of pertex,
traditionally its been a 2 layer lightweight fabric that do have limited durability.
They are doing more 3 layer fabrics now, which is more durable. ...
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Hi Wendy,
I should be in queenstown area at this time and looking for partner too.
The gillespies looks tempting also I would add Rabbit pass! (but you might have not enough time)
how about dingle burn? Or ...
Deliberate tenting will need something a little more substantial, if you want to ensure comfort. This means you can pack accordingly to the trip & not have to worry about carrying kilos of tent on ...
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Waitawheta Hut - Tramway walk
TravellingSaffa posted in Tracks, routes, and huts • 1 comment, 16 January 20205 days ago by
Ruahine
*Are the river crossings deep (will have a 7 year old with me)*
From memory all river crossings are either bridged or there was an alternative high-water track. In normal flow it is pretty easy to ...
Hi Linda,
I might be keen - I moved to Wellington a year ago and have done a couple tramps in the Tararuas since then, keen to explore a bit more. Unfortunately my weekends are all ...
The North Face's New Breathable, Waterproof Fabric
Pro-active posted in Gear talk
• 8 comments,
latest 16 January 20205 days ago by waynowski
theres less neoshell garments out there now than there was in its early years of release a few years ago.
Rab and montane are the only brands sold in NZ that were using it, both seemed ...
Microspikes
Wanderwild posted in Gear talk
• 11 comments,
latest 15 January 202015 January by graffias
Hey guys,
A newbie hiker here, but absolutely loving it. Recently completed the Tongariro Crossing - and now, have a solid wishlist of hikes in NZ.
Next up: Cape Brett Track. Everything looks good, but have a ...
Howden Hut to McKellar via tops.
Elizabeth posted in Beginners and newbies • 11 comments, latest 12 January 202012 January by
Yarmoss
repairing Terra Nova Tent
geeves posted in Gear talk
• 2 comments,
latest 12 January 202012 January by geeves
They came back suggesting it would be cheaper to get a new tent. I will try a few other canvas places but its looking more and more like I will be passing it on. If ...
Into the Landsborough
phil21 posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
• 7 comments,
latest 12 January 202012 January by mikiejhinton
I wanted to include the gladiator but there was too much verglass on the day. Not sure if your route requires cross the Douglas lake outlet because it looked pretty high both times I was ...
Whitehorn Pass
Craigo. posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
• 17 comments,
latest 9 January 20209 January by 
Honora
Looking for a car swap with someone or group starting from The Divide end. 20th, 21st or 22nd April 2020. Anyone keen?
Crow Hut is a workers' hut used by DOC staff and contractors undertaking pest control and wildlife surveys. It is basically a big fridge with minimal light and air :)
Access to the track start shown ...
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Hi, we're thinking of the Heaphy, 4-5 days, flexible either way, anytime but finish before 23 Jan. Anyone want to relocate cars to meet up half way between two ends? Thanks John
Warning: Etrex 20 rubber deteriation, again...
zoneblue posted in Gear talk
• 6 comments,
latest 31 December 201931 December by Dodgydave
My Etrex 20 would be a similar age if not slightly older and has no signs of deterioration. Unfortunately would not have had that much use though.
If you are jabbing it with a finger nail ...
Lake Morgan Tops
Yulzman posted in Tracks, routes, and huts • 3 comments, latest 26 December 201926 December byaardvark
You won't see the track in places because of the scrub closing in but you can't leave the ridge by far. I found a UHF radio that seemed like it got ripped off some hunters ...
Gunsight Pass
Matthew posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
• 13 comments,
latest 21 December 201921 December by mikiejhinton
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