Sep 05, 2023 Great South creates walking passport to boost exploration in Fiordland Sep 01, 2023 MSC Connect - Aug 2023 Aug 28, 2023 Angelus Peak/Robert Ridge winter Tramp - Aug 2023 Aug 24, 2023 FMC Newsletter - August 2023 Aug 17, 2023 We have added new Packrafting Section Aug 07, 2023 When are hiking boots better than trail runners? Aug 01, 2023 We have added COMMENTS to our articles Aug 01, 2023 MSC Connect - July 2023 Jul 23, 2023 Winter tramping in New Zealand: Magical or miserable? Jul 22, 2023 A new ALPINE section has been added. Jul 16, 2023 FMC Newsletter - July 2023 Jul 07, 2023 MSC Connect - June 2023 Jun 26, 2023 Tramping in winter: A quick guide on what to bring and what to look out for Jun 10, 2023 FMC Newsletter - June 2023 Jun 08, 2023 Cyclone Dovi: Heaphy Track should fully reopen by October, DOC says Jun 05, 2023 What's up DOC? June 2023 May 26, 2023 Three track bridges close near Wānaka for upgrades May 23, 2023 Best Backpack Accessory Pockets for waist and shoulder straps May 20, 2023 FMC Newsletter - May 2023 May 11, 2023 MSC Connect - April 2023 May 06, 2023 MSC Connect - May 2023 May 05, 2023 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE May 05, 2023 Crisis-Hit Conservation Department Considers Closures, Offloads May 05, 2023 The 4 NZ ‘bikepacking’ trails named by Lonely Planet among world’s best May 05, 2023 What's up DOC? May 2023 Apr 24, 2023 Redhills & Hollyford Track - April 2023 Apr 20, 2023 FMC Newsletter - April 2023 Apr 11, 2023 MSC Connect - Mar 2023 Apr 10, 2023 Whats up Doc - Apr 2023 Mar 27, 2023 Landsborough Headwaters - Mar 2023 Mar 20, 2023 FMC Newsletter - March 2023 Mar 17, 2023 Exploring Mt Owen and surrounds - A tramp in Kahurangi National Park - Feb 2023 Mar 13, 2023 Northern Richmond Range Traverse - Feb 2023 Feb 20, 2023 FMC Newsletter - Feb 2023 Feb 19, 2023 Fastpacking: The new hiking craze taking over NZ's mountains Jan 31, 2023 The best backcountry huts in the South Island for kids Jan 30, 2023 MSC Connect - Jan 2023 Jan 25, 2023 IVORY LAKE HUT - This alpine hut on the West Coast was set up to house glaciologists, but as the ice has melted, it has been sought out by intrepid trampers. Jan 20, 2023 FMC Newsletter - Jan 2023 Jan 18, 2023 SHUTES HUT - This four-bunk stone hut in the Ruahine Forest Park is unique and full of stories. Jan 14, 2023 Heli-hiking on the Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand's epic frozen frontier Jan 11, 2023 DOC urges visitors to protect pristine alpine lakes from 'lake snow' Jan 10, 2023 The best summer walks you've never heard of Jan 06, 2023 Two bridges are being designed to restore the Great Walk's access after the Heaphy River bridge was destroyed during a storm in February last year. Jan 05, 2023 Poulter River, Minchin Pass, Otehake River, Lake Mavis & Kelly Range Traverse, Arthurs Pass NP - Jan 2023 Dec 26, 2022 Ōmanui and Beyond A Transalpine Adventure Into the Glaisnock Wilderness Area Dec 23, 2022 FMC Newsletter - Dec 2022 Dec 22, 2022 MSC Connect - Dec 2022 Dec 21, 2022 DOC says there are no 'current' plans to reduce back country huts nationally Dec 17, 2022 120 metre bridge and new trail for Pauanui-Tairua Dec 13, 2022 Top glacier sleuth trying to get more girls on ice Dec 10, 2022 Doc Heritage Huts Listing Dec 09, 2022 When you're backed up in the backcountry: How to poo properly in the wild Dec 03, 2022 Mountain Adventure Climbing Mitre Peak Dec 02, 2022 GODZONE An Insider’s Perspective Nov 29, 2022 MSC Connect - Nov 2022 Nov 22, 2022 Northland farmer’s goodwill returns walking access – Kai Iwi Lakes to Ripiro Beach Nov 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - Nov 2022 Nov 12, 2022 Whats Up Doc - Nov 2022 Nov 12, 2022 Popular swing bridge saved after DOC does a u-turn on its future Nov 08, 2022 Hidden Hut & Turkeys Nest Biv, Marlborough - Oct 2022 Nov 07, 2022 Abel Tasman Coast Track fully open after repairs to rain-hit sections Nov 04, 2022 MSC Connect - Oct 2022 Oct 13, 2022 MSC Connect - Sept 2022 Sep 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - Sept 2022 Sep 13, 2022 'Stunning and unforgettable': Solo tramping the Gillespie Pass Sep 13, 2022 On long and winding trail of a tramping legend Sep 13, 2022 Series of poor decisions led to the death of a tramper in Nelson Lakes National Park - Coroner's report Sep 13, 2022 Piano Flat swing bridge fails structural test after flood damage Sep 13, 2022 MSC Connect - Aug 2022 Sep 11, 2022 Riordans Hut/Waingaro Track, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2022 Sep 03, 2022 Mt Murchison, Braeburn Range - Aug 2022 Aug 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - August 2022 Aug 04, 2022 On long and winding trail of a tramping legend Aug 01, 2022 Get out there – and get home with the goods | Alpine Hunting Jul 29, 2022 Outlier TV Phil Rossiter Co Founder Old Ghost Road Mountain Bike & Tramping Trail Jul 27, 2022 The Walking Access Commission Changes Its Name Jul 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - July 2022 Jul 12, 2022 Whats Up Doc - July 2022 Jun 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - June 2022 Jun 12, 2022 Whats Up Doc - June 2022 May 31, 2022 North West Circuit, Rakiura - May 2022 May 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - May 2022 May 12, 2022 Whats Up Doc - May 2022 May 04, 2022 Cass Lagoon Saddle Track, Arthur's Pass NP - Apr 2022 May 01, 2022 Edwards - Hawdon Route via Falling Mountain, Arthurs Pass N.P. - Apr 2022 Apr 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - Apr 2022 Mar 22, 2022 Watson Creek - Mole Tops Route, Nelson Lakes - Mar 2022 Mar 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - Mar 2022 Mar 05, 2022 Whats up Doc - Feb 2022 Mar 05, 2022 Inwood Lookout to Ben Nevis - Feb 2022 Mar 01, 2022 Makarora to Lake Ohau - Feb 2022 Feb 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - Feb 2022 Feb 06, 2022 Buckland Peaks, Paparoa Range - Jan 2022 Jan 24, 2022 Mountain Adventure Otira Face – Mt Rolleston Jan 24, 2022 Mt Campbell to Flora Saddle, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2022 Jan 14, 2022 FMC Newsletter - Jan 2022 Jan 14, 2022 Lake Man Route, Doubtful Range, Lake Sumner F.P. - Jan 2022 Jan 04, 2022 Red Hills - Richmond Alpine Route traverse - Jan 2022 Nov 22, 2021 Lockett Range Lake Circuit - Nov 2021 Jun 14, 2021 Fraser & Tin Ranges, Rakiura N.P. - June 2021 Apr 18, 2021 St Arnaud Range North - Nelson Lakes, Apr 2021 Mar 18, 2021 Maitland Ridge Track - Richmond F.P, Mar 2021 Mar 14, 2021 3 Passes + 2, Arthur's Pass N.P - Mar 2021 Mar 02, 2021 Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021 Feb 09, 2021 Kahurangi Point, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021 Jan 04, 2021 Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Matiri Range, Kahurangi NP - Dec 2020 Aug 10, 2020 Mt Campbell - Kahurangi NP, Aug 2020 Aug 02, 2020 Moa Park-Mt Evans, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2020 Jul 26, 2020 Beebys Hut, Mt Richmond F.P. - July 2020 Jul 05, 2020 Baton Saddle, Karamea, Biggs Tops, Mt Luna, Kiwi Saddle - Kahurangi NP, July 2020 Jun 07, 2020 Lodestone - Arthur Hut circuit, Kahurangi NP - June 2020 Mar 17, 2020 Pelorus River to Richmond, Richmond F.P. - Mar 2020 Mar 09, 2020 United & Champion Mine Loop, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Mar 2020 Feb 15, 2020 Central Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP, Feb 2020 Feb 04, 2020 Hapuku Hut - Mt Fyffe Hut Traverse, Seaward Kaikoura Range, Feb 2020 Jan 27, 2020 Peel Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Jan 2020 Jan 05, 2020 Lead Hills-Douglas Range Traverse, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2020 Dec 01, 2019 Fyfe River - Mt Owen - Sunrise Peak circuit, Kahurangi N.P., Nov 2019 Nov 09, 2019 Flora, Lodestone, Mt Hodder circuit - Kahurangi NP, Nov 2019 Oct 29, 2019 Big River Hut, Victoria Forest Park - Oct 2019 Sep 08, 2019 Snow Skills Training, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2019 May 08, 2019 Ahuriri Expedition, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Apr 2019 Apr 07, 2019 Mt Owen - Kahurangi N.P. - Apr 2019 Mar 30, 2019 Richmond Range Expedition - Mar 2019 Mar 04, 2019 Cobb Ridge, Lake Peel, Salisbury Lodge & Takaka River, Kahurangi N.P. - Mar 2019 Feb 22, 2019 North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019 Jan 31, 2019 Robinson River - Lake Christabel Circuit, Victoria Forest Park - Feb 2019 Jan 28, 2019 Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2019 Jan 19, 2019 St Jacobs Hut, Lewis Pass - Jan 2019 Jan 07, 2019 Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019 Nov 11, 2018 Mt Starveall - Mt Richmond F.P. Nov 2018 Oct 22, 2018 Leatham Circuit, Raglan Range - Oct 2018 Oct 14, 2018 Robert Ridge - Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Oct 2018 Sep 25, 2018 Lewis Pass to Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2018 Sep 06, 2018 Flora, Asbestos Cottage & Balloon Hut circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2018 Aug 28, 2018 Hunters Hut, Richmond Forest Park - Aug 2018 Aug 19, 2018 Marahau to Akersten Bay, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2018 Aug 12, 2018 Paske Hut, Upper Wairau River area - Aug 2018 Aug 07, 2018 Snow Skills Training, Rainbow Skifield, St Arnaud Range - Aug 2018 Jul 23, 2018 Gordons Knob North Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018 Jul 15, 2018 Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018 Jun 18, 2018 Gordon's Pyramid circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - June 2018 Jun 11, 2018 Ben Nevis, Richmond Range - June 2018 Jun 05, 2018 D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018 Apr 03, 2018 Oparara Arches, Karamea - Apr 2018 Apr 03, 2018 Cape Foulwind Walkway, Westport - Mar 2018 Apr 03, 2018 Charming Creek Walkway - Mar 2018 Jan 30, 2018 Thousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018 Jan 22, 2018 Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018 Dec 03, 2017 Dun Mountain, Rocks & Browning Huts, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Dec 2017 Nov 26, 2017 Saddle Hill, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Nov 2017 Nov 19, 2017 Kirwans & Montgomerie Huts, Victoria Forest Park - Nov 2017 Nov 05, 2017 Dew Lakes, Maungatapu - Mt Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2017 Oct 29, 2017 Sylvester & Fenella Huts, Lockett Range traverse - Oct 2017 Oct 23, 2017 Pupu Hydro Walkway, Golden Bay - Oct 2017 Oct 22, 2017 Mt Stevens, Wakamarama Range, Golden Bay - Oct 2017 Oct 21, 2017 Puponga Farm Park, Farewell Spit - Oct 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Parachute Rock, St Arnaud Range, Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2017 Sep 25, 2017 Booths Cottage, Glenhope Scenic Reserve - Sept 2017 Sep 04, 2017 Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017 Sep 03, 2017 Wakaretu Bay Ridgeline, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017 Aug 27, 2017 Pinchgut & Paddys Track, Travers Range, Nelson Lakes NP Aug 2017 Aug 25, 2017 Wangapeka, Karamea, Leslie rivers & Tablelands - Kahurangi NP - Aug 2017 Jun 05, 2017 Mt Haast, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017 Jun 05, 2017 Duffys Creek, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017 May 22, 2017 Wooded Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - May 2017 May 17, 2017 Porter Rock, Abel Tasman N.P. - May 2017 Apr 25, 2017 The Plateau, Red Hills - April 2017 Feb 15, 2016 Three days working on the Kaimai Ridgeway Project Jan 15, 2016 Gentle Annie & Atiwhatatu tracks - Tararua Forest Park - Jan 2016 Dec 25, 2015 Rangiwahia, Pourangaki, Triangle, Iron Gate & Howletts Huts - Central Ruahines Dec 2015 May 04, 2015 Parks Peak, Ruahine Corner, Colenso, Maropea Forks, Sunrise Huts circuit - Northern Ruahines 2015 Apr 26, 2014 Scott/Kay Creek, Fraser Creek, Rock burn, Routeburn Shelter Trip, Fiordland NP - 2014 May 07, 2013 Oamaru, Tussock, Harkness, Te Puke, Mangaturutu, Ballard Huts - ATC Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2013 Apr 02, 2013 Cape Reinga Walkway 2013 Mar 09, 2013 South Temple, Top, Hagens, Shamrock Huts, Ahuriri Valley circuit, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2013 Feb 28, 2012 Monument, Main Huxley Forks, South Huxley Biv, Brodrick, Creswick Flats Huts - Hopkins, Huxley, Landsborough rivers, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2012 Jan 12, 2012 Starveall, Old Man, Lake Chalice, Mid Goulter, Lower Goulter, Tarn, Mid And Upper Wairora Huts - Richmond Range Dec 2011 Jun 13, 2011 Tussock, Boyd & Oamaru Huts - Kaimanawas 2011 Apr 28, 2011 Mangamate & Central Whirinaki Huts - Whirinaki, April 2011 Mar 09, 2011 Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 1-3 Mar 09, 2011 Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 4-6 Mar 09, 2011 Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 7-8 Feb 02, 2011 Oamaru Hut, Waitewhoro saddle - Kaimanawas Jan 2011 Jan 04, 2011 Holly & Kahui huts, Egmont NP - Jan 2011 Oct 28, 2010 Tokenui & Te Waiti Huts - Urutawa Forest, Oct 2010 Aug 04, 2010 Makatawa & Waingongoro Huts, Tahurangi Lodge - Mt Taranaki, July 2010 Aug 04, 2010 Rangiwahia, Triangle, Rangiwahia huts - Ruahines, April 2010 Apr 22, 2010 Mad Dog Hill, Studholme Saddle, Kaiarahi, Castle Camp, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kiwi Mouth, Back Ridge Hut - Kawekas Jan 2010 Mar 09, 2010 Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse - Ballard, Mangaturutu, Harkness, Boyd, Waipakihi huts - 2010 Oct 30, 2009 Waipakihi river, Motutere, Thunderbolt , Kaimanawa FP - Oct 2009 May 30, 2009 Heritage Lodge, Tunupo, Iron Gate hut, Ruahine FP - May 2009 Feb 28, 2009 Welcome Jack, Mt Rowe, Starvation creek, Coromandel - Feb 2009 Apr 30, 2008 Purity, Wooden Peg, Kelly Knight, Pourangaki, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi & Kawhatau Base - Ruahines Easter 2008 Mar 25, 2008 Patutu, Karikaringa, Thunderbolt, Motutere & Waipakihi, Kaimanawas March 2008 Jan 10, 2008 Cape Brett Jan 2008 Jul 20, 2007 Umakarikari, Kaimanawas July 2007 Apr 30, 2007 Okiwi, Mt Hobson, Kaiarara Hut, Whangaparapara, Great Barrier Island Easter 2007
Jan 25, 2023 IVORY LAKE HUT - This alpine hut on the West Coast was set up to house glaciologists, but as the ice has melted, it has been sought out by intrepid trampers.
Jan 18, 2023 SHUTES HUT - This four-bunk stone hut in the Ruahine Forest Park is unique and full of stories.
Jan 06, 2023 Two bridges are being designed to restore the Great Walk's access after the Heaphy River bridge was destroyed during a storm in February last year.
Jan 05, 2023 Poulter River, Minchin Pass, Otehake River, Lake Mavis & Kelly Range Traverse, Arthurs Pass NP - Jan 2023
Sep 13, 2022 Series of poor decisions led to the death of a tramper in Nelson Lakes National Park - Coroner's report
Feb 22, 2019 North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019
Jan 07, 2019 Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019
May 04, 2015 Parks Peak, Ruahine Corner, Colenso, Maropea Forks, Sunrise Huts circuit - Northern Ruahines 2015
May 07, 2013 Oamaru, Tussock, Harkness, Te Puke, Mangaturutu, Ballard Huts - ATC Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2013
Mar 09, 2013 South Temple, Top, Hagens, Shamrock Huts, Ahuriri Valley circuit, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2013
Feb 28, 2012 Monument, Main Huxley Forks, South Huxley Biv, Brodrick, Creswick Flats Huts - Hopkins, Huxley, Landsborough rivers, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2012
Jan 12, 2012 Starveall, Old Man, Lake Chalice, Mid Goulter, Lower Goulter, Tarn, Mid And Upper Wairora Huts - Richmond Range Dec 2011
Apr 22, 2010 Mad Dog Hill, Studholme Saddle, Kaiarahi, Castle Camp, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kiwi Mouth, Back Ridge Hut - Kawekas Jan 2010
Apr 30, 2008 Purity, Wooden Peg, Kelly Knight, Pourangaki, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi & Kawhatau Base - Ruahines Easter 2008