How to Find Adventure Buddies
Finding other adventure buddies can often be the hardest part about getting outdoors when you are starting or have moved someplace new. Heres how you can do it!
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Climbing Adventures
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10 Ways Adventure Sports Will Change You!
Adventure sports are on the rise. So what's the hype about? What exactly happens to you when you do an adventure sport?
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The Best Gift Ideas for Rock Climbers!
Climbers love their gear! So what exactly do you get someone if they love climbing and seem to have everything already? Well, this list should help!
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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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How to Be a Great Belayer! 10 Tips to Make You Awesome!
Belaying is more than just holding the rope. Its an art, and good belayers are a dime a dozen. Here's how to become awesome at belaying with 10 great tips!
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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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Why That Alpine Crossing or Peak Isn’t as Easy as You Think!
Heading into alpine regions or above the treeline gets you the best views. But do you know the dangers up there? And are you prepared? Find out here!
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How to Layer for the Outdoors. Your Complete Guide to Layering
When venturing outdoors, there's one key thing that protects you from the elements- your layering system. Find out how it all works right here...
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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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7 Tips to Take Your Gym Climbing Outdoors!
Getting tired of the plastic? Here's how to transition from indoor gym climbing to outdoor rock climbing with these key tips!
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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: 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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Your Guide to Starting Outdoor Adventure Sports Easily! The Key to Sta
Starting a new outdoor adventure activity can be intimidating. So how do you begin if you lack confidence to do so? What is the key thing to remember?
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Going from Hiking to Climbing: Your Guide to Transitioning from the Ho
Are you a keen hiker that wants to try climbing or just learn the skills to do it? Maybe you want to challenge yourself or see new places. This guide will help!
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How to Deal With a Climbing Injury. Tips to Make it Easier!
Climbing injuries suck. All your friends keep climbing while you are stuck recovering missing out on all the adventures. So what can you do? How do you manage?
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What Is Ice Climbing? And Why Do People Do It?
Smashing ice up a frozen waterfall might not be everyone's idea of a good day out. But there's no denying it, it’s freaking fun! So what is ice climbing?
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The Ultimate List of Funny Climbing Short Videos!
Love climbing? Got some time to spare? Need some quick laughs? This is the ultimate list of funny climbing short films and video clips!
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What Is Dry Tooling? And Why Do People Do It?
Dry tooling may seem strange and weird to both rock climbers and non climbers alike. So what exactly is dry tooling? And why do people want to do it?
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Queenstown's Dry Tooling Crags- Pink Palace & the Den of Iniquity
Queenstown is quickly becoming a ‘must go’ destination for alpine pursuits. But on bad weather days, why not try the dry tooling crags?
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It’s Ok to Turn Around! How Being Honest in the Outdoors Can Save Your
With more people than ever heading outdoors, its time to be honest. Here's how being honest can save your life.
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Summit Fever and How to Avoid It!
What is summit fever? When do the successes outweigh the risks? When do you accept the hazards and make the call?
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Timaru Rock Climbing. Little Crags With Big Adventures!
Timaru isn’t exactly the most mountainous area in New Zealand. But that doesn't mean there's nothing there. When I decided to have a look, I was quite surprised
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