Photo: Jesse Wiltshire
Triangle Hut was renovated by Backcountry Trust volunteers in February 2024. It sleeps six, with adequate camping space around it as well.
The location is attractive, situated on the confluence of tributaries flowing down from high points Mangamahue to the northwest and Te Hekenga to the northeast.
The hut is reached by travelling the broad tussock tops of the Whanahuia Range before dropping into the valley.
Missed yesterday’s feature? Experience equal parts filth and fun on this Remutaka ramble.
📸 Enter the 2026 Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Joshua Wilson’s image of the sunset view over Brewster Hut won the 2025 Huts and Camping category and the overall Outdoor Photographer of the Year title.
The Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition returns for 2026!
The search is on for the best outdoor photographers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Now’s the time to submit the top images from your adventures. It’s also not too late to get clicking. You have until May 3, 2026 to enter.
This year’s generous prize pool has over $3500 worth of camera gear from Panasonic Lumix.
Quiz
The Nuns Veil is Aotearoa New Zealand’s 21st highest peak. Where is it located?
A. Otago
B. Southland
C. West Coast
D. Canterbury
Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer…
Current Issue - May 2026
Trips with mum, visit the new Brass Monkey Hut on the Lewis Pass tops, two Wilderness gear experts explain why they're bucking the ultralight trend, mapped trip reports, gear guides and dozens more articles!
Recipe: Mexican beans
Spice up your hike with these Mexican beans.
Photo: Maddy Bellcroft
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Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp chilli powder (or more if you like it spicy)
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp honey
Method
In a pot over medium heat, fry the onion in olive oil for 3min until soft, add garlic and spices and cook for a further minute. Stir in black beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and honey.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10min, stirring regularly to prevent sticking. Taste and add extra chilli or salt as desired.
Transfer into a sealed container ready to take and reheat with serving suggestions above.
This recipe will also freeze well which will keep it cool for the day until you need it.
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Meet Te Araroa’s screen legend
Denis Stanton has been helping hikers on Te Araroa for almost a decade
Te Araroa trail walker advisor Denis Stanton has been described as ‘an absolute legend’ by hikers. He coordinates Te Araroa’s social media groups and is one of many volunteers working hard behind the scenes to maintain the trail. We interviewed Denis about his work with TA.
Poll results
On Monday we asked Wilderness Daily readers if winter approaching and noticeably shorter days changes their tramping plans.
The results are in: 44% of you will tramp as normal - just with different gear, 32% of you will switch to more day walks and less overnights and 24% of you will tramp only in urban environments until the weather warms back up.
Here is a selection of comments from readers:
“More enjoyable for the kids to do day walks in winter and it means we explore our local area more.”
“Same mountains different experience. The changing seasons keep them from being same old same old. What’s not to like!”
“Winter is skiing and snowboarding prime time. Finished on the trail for this summer!”
Quiz answer
Answer D - Canterbury
The Nuns Veil is set in the Liebig Range of the Southern Alps. It is located 14km southeast of Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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