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26th November 2024

8 min

Climbing Incident Highlights Critical Turning Points

Story | An avoidable near-miss climbing incident at Bullock Creek in Paparoa National Park was a wake-up call for one of the three climbers, prompting them to reflect on the...

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20th November 2024

8 min

Fast and Light: Lessons From Te Araroa

Story | Stefan Ozich is running Te Araroa to raise money for men’s mental health. His support runner, Sam Pendreigh, shares some crucial safety learnings from the trip so far....

Thumbnail of CREDIT | Bianca Bratton Touchdown climbing area

26th August 2024

4 min

Learnings From an Ice Climber’s 30-Metre Plunge

Story | An ice climber who fell 30 metres shares his experience and what he's learnt from the incident that left him with serious injuries.

13th July 2023

4min

Rescued Ice Climbers Admit Pushing Limits Too Far

Story | The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) caught up with Jake about their day leading to the rescue – what happened, and what he would’ve done differently looking back....

8th June 2023

5min

Roar 2023 Adventure: Lessons Learned in the Wild

Story | Guest blogger Cam Forlong shares his Roar 2023 trip report highlighting how important campsite selection and carrying communications devices are for a long trip into Aotearoa’s wilderness.

25th May 2023

2min

Hunter Mentally Stronger This Roar After Injury

Story | Earlier this year we spoke with Nelson hunter Richard Wells who experienced a debilitating shoulder injury while hunting in 2022, threatening his decades-long hunting tradition with his family....

15th March 2023

3min

The wrong kind of lasting memory

Story | Getting lost on a hunting trip with two mates is one that Sean remembers like it was yesterday. He reflects on this trip with us and considers the...

23rd February 2023

3min

The importance of one foot in front of the other

Story | Richard Wells never thought his annual father-daughter Roar hunting trip would be one to change his life. His Roar hunting injury showed him how an injury can impact...

9th December 2022

3min

Han Romano’s top 4 tips for hilly walks

Story | Leading New Zealand fitness trainer Han Romano shares her experience walking up Mt Grey/Maukatere in Canterbury, and her best tips for a successful trip into the hills.

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