TROG
Brass Monkey Biv
Two and a half hours of sleeping later my alarm went off at the bright and early time of 5am. That’s what happens when you host the CUSSC Intro BBQ at your flat the night before. Congregating at the foundry car park we were off in no time, driving out of the city in two … Continue reading Brass Monkey Biv
9 EASY Steps to Bush-bash at Home!
Miss swearing at trees? Forgotten what it feels like to climb through gorse? Skin too intact? With all this time off tramping your brain might be trying to forget the trauma of your last proper bush bash. But fear not! Follow these nine easy steps for a bush bashing adventure in your own backyard! The … Continue reading 9 EASY Steps to Bush-bash at Home!
Pirates of the Rakaia
Voyage along the Southern Alps from Arthur’s Pass to Aoraki A brave party of four, the fabled Pirates of the Rakaia, undertook the long and treacherous journey beginning at the waters of the mighty Waimakariri and ending at the foot of the lofty mountain, Aoraki. Week 1: Over the hills to far away The mad … Continue reading Pirates of the Rakaia
Onwards and upwards!
Will the sole of my boots still be attached at the end of the hike? Will we make it up Mt. Saunders? How bad is bush bashing really? Find out in this week’s episode of: ONWARDS AND UPWARDS! Day 1 – Mt Fyffe Carpark -> Mt Fyffe -> Kowhai saddle -> Kowhai Hut It all … Continue reading Onwards and upwards!
Mongolian Throat Singing & Luke-Cold Baths
DISCLAIMER: This TROG is in no way sponsored by Radix Nutrition – not bad for a freeze-dried meal. Also, probably the best meal we’ve enjoyed on an iceberg… Water from Camp Creek filled my boots and soaked my socks, as I stepped tentatively into the brisk flow of the river. It climbed higher up my … Continue reading Mongolian Throat Singing & Luke-Cold Baths
