The Aug-Sept issue is back from the printers and on its way to subscribers and newsagents!
The theme of the issue is 'Climb That Hill' and that's what we plan on showing you how to do!
The issue is filled with stories of conquering peaks and high places - like Tassie's Walls of Jerusalem, where writer Dan Slater says: “This initial push proved the most taxing of the whole trip. Not only was it the steepest section, but we were humping full 70L packs.”
And we introduce you to our new columnist Katrina Himingway, who knows all about climbing hills, having walked PNG's infamous Kokoda Track, and the Pennine Way and Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk both in Britain, but it was her experience of America's Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that really taught her about digging deep and moving forward one solid step at a time.
And what was her motivation? Well, every multi-day walk she does is to raise funds and awareness for tackling diabetes, a disease she has to deal with everyday.
"The PCT walk is an immense challenge, especially for diabetics,” says Katrina."Logistics and safe planning were overwhelming. The dangers were deadly. We had to contend with rattlesnakes, mountain lions, black bears, snow, thunderstorms, desert heat, bridgeless river crossings and multiple injuries.”
“However, we had every confidence in our ability – and to inspire others to accept similar challenges in their lives without fear or hesitancy, one step at a time," says Katrina.
In our gear section we review 10 jackets perfect for hiking and we show you some of NZ's best walking trails.
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