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See an expert's ultimate bikepacking gearlist

Jul 16, 2026

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3 min read

See an expert's ultimate bikepacking gearlist

Plus: This weekend's forecast and we review this raincoat tailored for day hikes and fast packing.

New podcast episode: The three trips that changed my life

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

New podcast episode: The three trips that changed my life

From an overseas expedition to Kyrgyzstan to trips here in Aotearoa, mountain climber and author Paul Hersey shares the three trips that have had the greatest impact on him.

Winter magic in the high country

Jul 14, 2026

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4 min read

Winter magic in the high country

Frosty mornings, fire-warmed huts and long shadows. Writer Victoria Bruce finds the Marlborough high country is transformed by winter, with different stories to tell.

Scale the Tararua peak that earns its fearsome reputation

Jul 13, 2026

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3 min read

Scale the Tararua peak that earns its fearsome reputation

Type 2 fun abounds with an edgy scramble, river crossings and notorious weather on the way to the summit.

More paid parking on the way after trial raises $1.5 million

Jul 10, 2026

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4 min read

More paid parking on the way after trial raises $1.5 million

🏡 Hut of the week: Find this 6-bunker nestled deep in the Waitōtara Conservation Area.

Don't get left in the dark: our 2026 headlamp guide

Jul 9, 2026

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3 min read

Don't get left in the dark: our 2026 headlamp guide

Plus: This weekend's forecast and we review a light and packable insulated jacket.

Three ways to ride NZ's cycle trails

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

Three ways to ride NZ's cycle trails

Discover the best way for you to tackle the trails. Plus, learn the best way to cook up a fresh caught salmon and see the results from this week's poll.

Find this delightful day trip in a hidden corner of Te Waipounamu

Jul 7, 2026

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4 min read

Find this delightful day trip in a hidden corner of Te Waipounamu

SKILLS CHECK: Tips for planning and preparing for a long hike.

Meet NZ’s mountaineering legend

Jul 6, 2026

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3 min read

Meet NZ’s mountaineering legend

Bill McLeod is one of NZ’s finest alpinists. A new book traces Bill’s fascinating 25-year career. Listen and read to the story online now!

Lost hikers rescued within hours by AI drone

Jul 3, 2026

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3 min read

Lost hikers rescued within hours by AI drone

Plus: What we're reading this month and take a rarely trodden path to a hut with views across Lake Aviemore and the Waitaki Basin.

Gear review: Find top-end durability with refined comfort in this shoe

Jul 2, 2026

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2 min read

Gear review: Find top-end durability with refined comfort in this shoe

Plus: See our gear ideas to keep you moving through the depths of winter.

Four strategies to calm your pre-tramp nerves

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

Four strategies to calm your pre-tramp nerves

Plus: Make this fried noodle dish, answer our quiz, and see the results from this week's poll.

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