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12th December 2022

4min

4 Things I’ve Learnt From Tramping With Kids

Story | Kia ora, I’m Jen from Backyard Travel Family and I first really got into exploring the outdoors when the kids were little. I didn’t enjoy running with a...

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.

10th November 2022

4min

Planning to do the Old Ghost Road? Here is how

Story | As one of the Great Rides of New Zealand, the 85km-long Old Ghost Road is Aotearoa’s longest single-track backcountry trail, and one of the most incredible multi-day backcountry...

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19th October 2022

4min

First trip of the season? Freshen up

Story | Here is a handy summary of essential tips for beginners wishing to find local tracks and start their walking or tramping adventures across New Zealand.

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15th August 2022

1min

LISTEN: RNZ Expert feature: Bush Survival

Story | MSC Operations Manager Nathan Watson was the expert guest on RadioNZ discussing all things outdoors and bush survival.

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4th May 2022

2min

Ducks are in a row for the annual Opening Weekend

Media Release | With a plentiful duck population and eased Covid-19 restrictions, the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) and Fish & Game NZ are encouraging duck hunters to have a...

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28th April 2022

3min

Backcountry Navigation | Skills with Kerry Adams

Story | I have been lost in the bush a couple of times. Some intentionally, some not so intentionally. I have also learnt that ‘lost’ is a sliding scale for...

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1st July 2021

2 min

Coroner’s report prompts river safety reminder

Media Release | The release of the coroner’s findings into a Hawke’s Bay river crossing tragedy is a timely reminder for trampers to refresh their knowledge on how to identify an unsafe river, says NZ Mountain Safety...

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10th June 2021

3min

Knowledge shared is knowledge squared

Story | For hunters heading into new areas or trying new types of hunting, in-depth knowledge is key to making a safe plan and having a successful hunt.

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