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Thumbnail of Andy Thompson
5th October 2026
3 min

Familiarity Trap Leads Hunters to Risky River Crossing

Story | Andy was on a hunting trip in North Canterbury with his good friend and long-time hunting companion when complacency caught them out at a river crossing.
Thumbnail of Nelson Lakes flooded stream CREDIT Anne
24th September 2026
3 mins

Flooded Stream Turns Plans Upside Down

Story | When the weather took an unexpected turn, Anne and her husband found themselves stranded by a flooded stream in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Thumbnail of Carrington Hut Route river CREDIT Alle
24th September 2026
3 min

Learnings From a River Crossing Gone Wrong

Story | A navigation error quickly escalated into a river safety incident for Alle while on a solo, multi-day tramp in Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Thumbnail of Moraine Creek Route Hills CREDIT Mark Nicholls
24th September 2026
3 min

River Crossing Near Miss Leads to Safety Rethink

Story | Impatient to get out of the rain, Mark tried crossing a flooded river on the Moraine Creek Route, Fiordland National Park, but was swept off his feet.
Thumbnail of Rees Dart Track CREDIT Hamish Low Plan My Walk
24th September 2026
3 min

Stream-Turned-Torrent Forces Freezing Night Out

Story | A group of five friends spent a freezing night under a rock ledge after a failed stream crossing on the Rees-Dart Track in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Thumbnail of Gale Riko Rescue Hills Dog | CREDIT Gale Chaipakdee
12th April 2026
4 min

Learnings From a Ridgeline Rescue

Story | An overnight tramp in Victoria Forest Park on the West Coast in 2024 ended in a dramatic night rescue for Gale, her companion and their two dogs. Gale...
Thumbnail of Gale Riko The Dog Adventure 1
15th March 2026
3 min

Riko the Dog’s Advanced Adventures

Story | Riko the dog and owner Gale recommend tracks with reliable water sources and swimming spots where humans and their four-legged friends can cool off.
Thumbnail of Tongariro Fire | CREDIT Mike Forbes
5th March 2026
3 min

Wildfire Highlights Importance of Being Prepared

Story | Trip leader Mike Forbes tells how a well-planned day trip in Tongariro National Park turned into a dramatic rescue for 23 walkers after a small bush fire escalated...
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