Nestled beneath rugged peaks and fringed by beech forest, this is a satisfying classic valley tramp with river crossings and rugged alpine views. It's easily achievable over a weekend with the right gear and experience, and perfect for a first winter trip.
The 16-bunk hut has two bunkrooms and a wood burner, and sits above the river with sweeping views up-valley towards Taruahuna Pass, Falling Mountain and the Polar Range.
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Quiz
DOC announced last week that there was a record demand for bookings across the two-week opening period in May. How many bookings were processed during this time?
A. 21,000
B. 27,000
C. 33,000
D. 39,000
Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer…
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Recipe: Savoury chickpea pancakes
Hot or cold, these pancakes are the real deal. They are delicious dipped in curry or topped with chutney, cheese and pesto.
Photo: Maddy Bellcroft
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Prep time: 5 min
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
1 cup chickpea flour
¼cup arrowroot flour
½ tsp veggie stock powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Pinch salt
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
Method
In a bowl, combine flours, stock, garlic, onion powder and salt. Slowly add water, whisking as you add it. Allow to sit for a little while and then work out any lumps with a spoon.
Heat a non-stick pan to a medium heat and add oil. Pour about half a cup of the batter into the pan and once bubbles form and the batter starts to set and cook, flip to the other side (1-2min on each side).
When the pancakes start to go slightly golden and crispy, they are done. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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Poll results
On Monday we asked Wilderness Daily readers if you carry a dedicated tramping/inflatable pillow on your overnight trips?
The results are in: 64% of you said yes and 36% of you say no.
Here is a selection of comments from readers:
“One of the best additions to my tramping efforts!”
“Pillow is unnecessary weight. Pile of clothes works fine for me.”
“Didn’t for all my life, and I’m really not a shopper/stuff person. But got one about two years ago at age 55 and it has been a game changer!”
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Quiz answer
Answer C - 33,000
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