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I often climb as a team of three. With efficient team work on a route that is to be pitched entirely, it's not that much slower and the...
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May 19, 202227 min read
The West Face of Changabang – Following in the footsteps of Boardman and Tasker
Two plus one equals four, five six or maybe even seven. Basic maths right, you can't argue with the result. Anyone who has played team...
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Mar 26, 20225 min read
The Road to Changabang
The road to Changabang has been rather long and winding. It all began over 3 years ago and came to an abrupt end as the COVID pandemic...
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Mar 25, 20224 min read
Maximising your GPS battery-life
Ever been half way through a run or even worse a multi-day hike or alpine mission and realised your watch is going to run out of battery?...
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Feb 26, 20226 min read
Wild Dykes: Ground up adventure climbing on the Charismatic Wall Fiordland
Falling backwards head first. Never a good situation to find yourself in. My helmet splits as my head slams into solid granite. My...
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Feb 22, 20225 min read
Nine Mantras for the Mountain Life
Mountains teach us powerful lessons. The practical way that I carry these lessons with me is by condensing them into short mottos and...
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Jan 27, 20222 min read
Recovery Shake Recipe
As soon as you finish a training session, your body is craving several things: fluids, salts, carbohydrates, and protein. The most...
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Jan 24, 20223 min read
Aoraki/Mt Cook Para-alpinism
Can we actually foot launch our paragliders off Aoraki from the High peak? It’s been on my mind for 10 years after seeing a photo of my...
nzalpineteam
Dec 29, 202119 min read
New Zealand 3000m Peaks Expedition
Every mountainous region has its list of highest peaks. The British Munros. The 4000m peaks of the European Alps. The Himalayan 8000ers....
nzalpineteam
Dec 23, 20214 min read
Transalpine Hacks
Over years of travelling between the alpine and sub-alpine zones, from sea to summit, there are lots of little tricks, or 'hacks', that...
nzalpineteam
Nov 22, 20216 min read
Ski The Olivines
The Olivines our quintessential heartland of New Zealand transalpine adventures, few are there among us that aren't inspired by the...
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Nov 7, 20215 min read
Soulfly – the First Winter Ascent of the East Face of Flat Top Peak
I could sense rather than see the face above me as I stumbled through the snow-covered moraine. A presence that loomed out beyond the...
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Oct 19, 20213 min read
Showa TEMRES 282 glove review
The Showa TEMRES 282 gloves have recently gained something of a cult following. Designed for commercial fishing in Japan, it turns out...
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Oct 5, 20213 min read
Douglas Peak – South Face – Beta
The guidebook raves that the South Face of Douglas Peak is one of New Zealand's great ice climbs. We too can attest this is a classic ice...
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Sep 29, 20217 min read
Avalanche Risk Management L5 – practical, applicable, and a load of fun
I've heard it often joked that the most important thing learnt since March 2020 in these pandemic times, is to just not make any plans....
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Sep 19, 20213 min read
Accident Analysis: Ankle agony at Arapiles
Everyone enjoys a little voyeurism from time to time, and if it can be combined with a spot of education, then we all come away a little...
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Aug 12, 20212 min read
Tips for Avalanche Transceiver Rescue
Avalanche training is very important for anyone who ventures into the snow. Below are some tips on avalanche transceiver rescue from...
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May 8, 20216 min read
The Dreamliner Airport Wall Milford Sound
Free at last, free at last. I could sense James summoning the words of Martin Luther king as he dreamed of finally leaving the hanging...
nzalpineteam
Apr 11, 202111 min read
Big Wall Training Trip 2021
Yosemite here we come. Yosemite was the second of the NZ Alpine Team's training trips, the first being Canadian Rockies in 2020. Well,...
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Feb 4, 20213 min read
How to make your own Energy Gels
When exercising at a high intensity your body needs an easily digestible fuel source – carbohydrates. Even well fat-adapted athletes will...
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