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Tongariro Alpine Crossing — Everything You Need to Know
At 19.4 km across an active volcanic plateau, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is regularly listed among the world's great one-day walks. Here's what you actually need to know.
6 May 20264m read
Winter Backcountry: Crampons, Avalanche Risk, Route Finding
Winter tramping in Aotearoa is a different sport — here is the gear, the avalanche reading, and the bail-out logic that keeps us alive.
22 Apr 20263m read
Reading the Mountain: MetService Forecasts + Personal Observation
Forecasts tell you what is likely. The sky tells you what is happening. The five-minute morning routine that decides our tops days.
17 Feb 20264m read