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A Crossing to Remember: A Tararua Southern Crossing in 1920

Posted on 20 January, 2012 by Mike McGavin

Several days ago, I noted that it’s almost 100 years since the Southern Crossing Track was completed, which is pretty cool. This, however, was only the beginning of a significant tourism venture for both the Otaki and Wairarapa regions. At … Continue reading →

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Tararua Southern Crossing Track Centenary, March 2012

Posted on 15 January, 2012 by Mike McGavin

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March of 2012 will be a quiet 100th anniversary in the Tararuas, in a sense. It might as easily be very windy and rainy. This March, if you’re attempting a Tararua Southern Crossing, or maybe if you’re competing in the … Continue reading →

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Trip: Ruahine Corner and Ikawetea Forks Hut

Posted on 6 November, 2011 by Mike McGavin

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Kevin and Illona ready to go, Sunday morning. Normally I wouldn’t worry about getting muddy when sliding through a 30 centimetre entrance of a flapping tent fly at 1400 metres, but a moment of realisation hit when I began to … Continue reading →

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Nostalgic Exposure (aka Such a Stupid Way To Die)

Posted on 25 August, 2011 by Mike McGavin

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I should have posted about this when it came out, but missed it at the time and have since not had a suitable excuse. I still don’t have one, so I’ll just post it anyway with the expectation that it … Continue reading →

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Let’s acknowledge some Avoidable Mistakes

Posted on 4 August, 2011 by Mike McGavin

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Last week was a very media-busy time for people being rescued from the New Zealand back-country. That time of year again, perhaps? Just a general kind’a day when the weather’s not so happy. This eventful day, where our actions were … Continue reading →

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Trip: Powell, Totara Flats and Sayers

Posted on 18 December, 2010 by Mike McGavin

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Saturday night sunset on Totara Flats. This is meant to be a tramping club trip, though really it’s just Éamonn and me. We’re the “social” trip, but I think people bailed on the social idea when it became clearer that … Continue reading →

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Trip: Stanfield, Cattle Creek, and Mid Pohangina

Posted on 8 December, 2010 by Mike McGavin

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I’ve not been to the Tamaki West Road entrance to the Ruahines for a few years, but recently we went back with an intent to cross to the other side, following what seemed to be the most obvious route along … Continue reading →

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Trip: Pouakai Circuit (slightly modified)

Posted on 28 November, 2010 by Mike McGavin

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It wouldn’t be right to visit Egmont National Park in an uncommon state. That’s why I was thrilled to see that after three continuous weeks of dreadful looming sunshine, our planned weekend would be smothered with buckets of welcoming hydration. … Continue reading →