Salomon Speedcross after 2 years and 1300 km – are they worth it?
First impressions from a non-expert Let me start by saying – I’m no shoe expert. For me, the main thing is that a shoe fits. If it does, I’ll usually find a way to make…
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Pinchgut Hut with 4 year old
I’ve been to Pinchgut Hut a few times, but this was the first time with Elliot. It’s a hut recommended for families and is certainly one of the most easily accessible huts in Canterbury –…
Mt Cockayne via Wall Creek
Nineteen trampers started off at the crossroads of the Dracophyllum Flat Track and the Broken River ski field road. The initial lovely walk along the track was swiftly interrupted by a plunge into Wall Creek….
Avalanche Peak summer trip
When there’s a chance for Anna and me to head into the hills together like in the good old days, well, we’ve got to take it. Since having a kid – and with Anna’s parents…
Zampa tarn via Trovatore (Lewis Pass)
This time, it was just me and Carmela. We’ve been tramping together for a while, but it had never been just the two of us. We picked a tramp to Zampa Tops as the forecast…
Lyttelton Market via old Bridle Path
It’s been a while since I led a club trip on the Port Hills. It was organised quite last minute, but still, six of us showed up at the Gondola carpark. I was there a…
Woolshed Hill tarn (Arthur’s Pass)
Elliot has been asking to go tramping for a while, so let’s get some tramping out of his system by taking him to Woolshed Hill tarn. He only just turned 4 years, but he seemed…
Upper Nina Biv + camping at Nina Valley
Me, my partner, and our 4-year-old kid, Elliot, went on a wee adventure to Nina Valley. It’s not just home to the popular Nina Hut but also has many hidden hideaways with secluded spots for…
Avoca Homestead to Broken River Hut
Avoca Homestead is a quaint old hut tucked next to Broken River in the foothills of the majestic Torlesse Range. A couple of families and Anna, Elliot and I embarked on a journey to take…
Mt Bruce in Arthur’s Pass
Mt Bruce is a moderate day trip in Arthur’s Pass, perfect for those looking to progress beyond marked tracks into more adventurous – yet still relatively safe and straightforward – terrain. The “traditional” route to…