The campfire

Just stepping in here before things get out of hand and I have to close another thread. In my view, in starting this thread, waynowski wanted to discuss land ownership without getting into a discussion of ...

The following provides sufficient information to answer my question. http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2359992-135/ruapani-action-goes-against-rahuis-purpose

EWH! Noticed that when I opened up a packet of crackers that I'd kept too long. Had to heave them into the bush. Luckily crackers aren't that heavy to lug and then throw away. 2 minute ...

ask the NZ alpine club, they write it. their website says new version out sometime this year craig potton publishing distribute it https://alpineclub.org.nz/product/moirs-south/

Issues of politics, power, and race in forums prove very divisive, and tend to escalate. The format seems to discourage establishment of common ground and rather to provoke adversarial positions. I have read through this ...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/82246678/hunter-rescued-in-otago-blue-mountains-shares-his-ordeal

I took my cousin tramping once I pulled out my couscous and tuna he pulled out a hunk of steak and potatoes, I was a little jealous.

I have a feeling that free search and rescue is closely related to our ACC system ACC would happily pay as its cheaper that a death payout. As for there being there. Its not uncommon overseas ...

@ Honora, yep the real McCoy 'DOC orange triangles'. I did not cut my way through the piles of windfall but when I came across an obscured 'DOC orange triangle' I severely dealt to the ...

Thanks.

it's not atypical of how a lot of tourists go about their outdoor trips. look at the sky to get the forecast, on the day of your trip. make up their mind at the last minute what ...

Following on from https://tramper.nz/?view=topic&id=8815 It's been in court, but so far nothing new from what I can see. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/81269596/no-plea-from-gary-mccurrach-over-ruahines-hunting-death-of-danny-jordan.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBODxhsPgPg This video was loaded to youtube in 2007 Dont know when the original was done as an ad for ARB snorkels. The 4wd shown is a mid 90s vintage. Still a good short video even ...

@Izogi: oops, decimal point in the wrong place. I guess that would be 5,000kg or 5 tonnes of carbon I produce per annum. This is meant to take into account the agricultural stuff and the ...

Good question, zoneblue. I had a look in my email archives but they only go back to 2012. However, I think you are spot on- I think I sent the gpx to someone at the local ...

Invite to young people... Includes a marae stay! http://www.doc.govt.nz/news/events/regional-events/growing-voices--lets-talk-aoraki/

You mean like climbing down slippery roots into a bottomless ravine then trying to find a way back out when a 2km detour would of got you round it. Or was it stripping Bare naked, putting ...

My partner and I are planning the next twelve months of tramps with our new son. He's 8 weeks away haha.

The cold hard facts of freezing to death http://www.outsideonline.com/1926316/freezing-persons-recollect-snow%E2%80%94first-chill%E2%80%94then-stupor%E2%80%94then-letting-go

Governments do not last forever Waynowski. The previous government spent a lot on DOC, this current one is the opposite. If it was not for the completely incompetent opposition National would unlikely win another term. ...

We used to have hedgehogs visit us in our tent when my sister and I camped on our parents farm as kids. Served us right for leaving almost-empty packets of chicken chips in the tent. ...

they've reached the vehicles https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/vehicles-trapped-in-central-otago-snow-begin-their-journey http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/80764688/group-reaches-buried-4wd-vehicles-that-were-stuck-in-snow-more-than-...

You'll find this most interesting... WAMS map showing access cases in NZ. It was posted on FB by @waynowski... Don't know how many years these cases go back. Presumably several? http://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/latest-news/show/interactive-map-...

What @geeves said. They were open and honest about what they would like and it's hardly hurting anyone. Answer it if you want, ignore it otherwise.

For anyone interested in the future of Paparoa National Park, its proposed Management Plan is now drafted and up for review, with submissions requested. This is the first time it's been updated since 1992. http://www.doc.govt.nz/paparoa Par...