Canyoning Down the Eagles Nest. A Fantastic (but Long) Canyoning Trip
Located in the Dart Valley, New Zealand, Eagles Nest canyon is a massive canyon with over 40 abseils! Find out how my adventure down from the Eagles Nest went!
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Adventures & Trips
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Descending The General. Is This One of New Zealand’s Best Canyons?
I peered into the crux of the canyon, 'The Slot of Doom', I knew we were in for a ride of a lifetime. Could this be New Zealand's best canyon? We would find out
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Lesson Learnt: Ice Climbing on a Bluebird Day
What started out as a perfect sunny day turned a little more epic while ice climbing. Should we have just gone skiing? Here's how it all went...
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A Hike to the Valley of the Trolls & Lake Wilson
Could this be one of New Zealand's most amazing hikes? Here is what you need to know about The Valley of the Trolls & Lake Wilson!
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The Copland Track Hike & Welcome Flat Hot Pools
The Copland track to the Welcome Flat hot pools is one of New Zealand's best hikes! Here is all you need to know about going, gear and what to expect!
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The Best Gift Ideas for Hikers!
We all love our outdoor gear! So what are some great hiking gifts you can get those special people in your life that already seem to have it all?
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Hiking Mt Alaska in New Zealand
Mt Alaska is a great peak 45 minutes drive from Queenstown and sitting just above Glenorchy. Here's how the trip went and why you should check it out!
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How Much Does it Cost to Start Rock Climbing? Your First Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is exploding around the world as a fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Want to get started but not sure how much the gear will cost? All is explained!
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Why I Took a Mini Retirement. And Why You Should Too!
I didn't know it at the time, but I was about to embark on an epic adventure. A mini retirement! So why did I do it? And why should you do it too?
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Lessons Learnt: Shortcuts Ain’t Always Easy
“It has to be easier than the usual walk out”. It started with those words. It was the first time I used them, and unfortunately, not the last.
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St Ronan's Well. A Little Canyon With a Big Surprise!
It all started with a photo, I knew something good had to be here. I was going to find out whether this little canyon was worth a trip, I was in for a surprise!
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Lessons Learnt: Memoirs of a Rock Trundler
What is rock trundling? Why is it done? And why on earth would anyone want to do it?
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How to Have Big Adventures. Your Guide to Making Big Adventures and Go
Making a big adventure or goal happen can be daunting. For many, it stays a dream. Here's how to stop dreaming and make it happen. Each and every time.
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Blue Creek Canyon. Is This New Zealand’s Only Dry Canyon?
There's a lot of water in New Zealand. So it was a bit of a surprise to find this dry canyon. Could it be the only one?
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