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Thought these pic's taken in NZ's South Island might be of interest and show a bit of NZ terrain. Taken on a four day hike. Up one valley, over a pass and back along another valley. Not long after I made this trip, there was a bit of an avalanche that dammed the river in the valley below. It...

There are a few "unusual" methods around for starting a fire - spotted this one on how to start a fire using a condom and water. Thought it may be of interest, or to file away somewhere for possible use someday! (Got to use the darn things for something) :) Video clip Here

Came across this video link on ice axe use and thought it would be of interest. Pretty good visual advice on axe use... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM3xLshmNnk Cheers, George

Hi, Here's a short article I put together on finding direction without a compass. Hope they're of interest, if you don't already know them... Hiking, and in particular hiking in remote areas, is a great experience if approached with due regard for fitness, safety and skill. One of the major...

If any of you have ever considered a really long distance hike, you could be interested in this New Zealander's account of his 2,700 mile solo hike from Mexico to Canada up through the wilderness areas of California, Oregon and Washington. :) "Dances With Marmots - A Pacific Crest Trail...

Just thought some members of the group may be interested in my website at http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nz_usa/index.html "Dances with Marmots" is an account of my five month, 4300km solo hike from Mexico to Canada, up through the wilderness areas of California, Oregon, and Washington - it's...