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Simon Lawn told us he had lost count of the number of tents the Nelson tops had claimed, including my mates & we had to bail off the tops to a hut as it was pissing down, as you say if it’s going to...

same happened to me. was worried fly would rip so tried propping it up but fell asleep
work with roof flattened, but then heard flapping. out fly shredded
bailed out at daylight, gale still...

Have used several, Terra Nova Photon 1. very light. but got shredded in gales on west coast tops
Got MSR Access 2. use it as a single person tent. bit heavier, at 2kgs
roomy, has more stability...

north island tops camping, try to keep it under 13 kgs for a week. (dont include gun in that)
tent it msr Access 2 = 2kgs
sleeping bag is Monte bell 700 gms,
pack is Macpac 45 litre (its very...

Good going Grandpa Mac. It difficult to loose weight when older, and easier to put it on. I find I loose fitness quicker if no activity than used to 20 years ago. so feels like have to lots more...

Good result chaps - walking will also result in the same carnage :)

PS, the Lake Sumner RHA has the same problem, needs a lot of hinds removed. Lots of them

Check the conditions of concession for WARO in that area
Many areas of PCL have closures from 20 March for a few weeks
I expect you were in there before any Roar closure to WARO would begin.
and...

as has been said, Tararuas and Ruahines have plenty of tops (and peaks)
Tararuas have extensive open tops, in the central range, take 2 days to get there, often. more accessible places near...

Hiawatha is correct. possum carcasses stay toxic through winter, until the warmer months. The smallest residue is toxic to dogs

If no dogs, go for it.
I'd be happy to eat venison I got

Re the Canterbury guy that was caught. I am told something did happen. including loosing his FAL

there was the same discussion last L4, L3 time

Its clear, dont do any activity that is risky,...

Just do what you can do, Grandpa. and enjoy it. you set the goals. any time in the hills good. older you get, the more you appreciate it, I reckon. Couldnt sit still when I was younger. Now sitting...

Seems your looking for 3 different purposes. SOS emergencies, Navigation and text satilite text messaging

I also didnt get the Inreach Explorer because didnt like the maps and functionality
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A difference to me is having to exercise enough (or similar work) to keep fit enough to get up hills. usually Mt Biking and hill climbing (with pack), and gym when I can
fortunatley am close to a...

70 plus
Tahr must be to :)

heading away for a week in the Tararuas next week, got go for longer now, takes longer get there and back

49? Your still a young fella Micky Duck :)

Plenty left in you yet

73 now, was lot slower when in 60s, than i was in my 20s-50s.
Now I am slower still.
Doctor told me I wont have my own...

Might be because its part of the Te Araroa Trail

Must be getting bored, am on the internet too much.
My father worked in the bush logging and was in the Army after the war as an instructor.
A mates dad also worked in the bush, and family were...

Police have made it clear. No driving out of local area, or "across town" to go exercising. and DOC isn't issuing hunting permits any more. and NMSC have made it clear, don't go, theres no one to...

managed to get 3 weeks down south in Canterbury, ended up only 2 weeks in the hills with son. but was great. No big stags seen, plenty of deer in the RHA. Also did a good trip into the Ruahine tops....

great trip and writeup

Awsome Tahr. he's a lucky fella

I did lot of hunting trips in there about then @maca. caught railcar from Hutt valley on Fridays after college walked in dark sometimes.
Back out sunday. was fav spot

Old Farts out there
Doing it:thumbsup:

Its a good question Puffin. But the answer is loonnggg

probably half the side streams are passable, and more with lots of difficulty

The main rivers,, like waiohine,(except mid waiohine...

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113418158/body-of-missing-tramper-darren-myers-found-in-tararua-range?fbclid=IwAR1NLGdJgK-DkGkJsQIASCxuRZaUey68Ta2vDLJQhOyCwAk9oMZQm8cNFEA

RIP Darren

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