Innholdsfortegnelse for April - May 2022 i Adventure Magazine

I decided to go to the Central Plateau for a few days biking, hiking and fishing, but first dropped my son off at the airport and headed south. The following morning, I woke and felt a bit hungover, but had only a few beers with the neighbours. This wore on and I was lethargic, and had a bit of a headache, evidently called a mailize. As evening drew on my temperature soared, accompanied by shaking, a sore throat and vomiting. This happy experience lasted for about two days, then slowly passed. My weekend trip was now extended to ten days of isolation. How quickly things can change! As my covid symptoms subsided, at the other end of the island, what I considered had died with rugby politics and apartheid, exploded…

Labour weekend 2013, ten climbers, with varying degrees of experience, set out to climb Mt Taranaki’s East Ridge.. The chain of circumstances that lead to fatalities in the outdoors are often referred to as lemons, a metaphor that comes from the old-style fruit slot machines; if you pull the lever often enough you might hit the jackpot. In the context of risk in the outdoors, the jackpot can be a fatal accident. So what were the lemons? All climbers arrived to the Alpine Club Lodge, a 60-90 minute climb from the car park, late that evening between 11.15pm and 2am so most did not get to sleep until 2am. Those wanting to climb the East Ridge were told to be up around 5.30am. The remainder were going to climb the…

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In the 1800s gold miners experienced the adrenaline of finding gold in the Central Otago hills and mountains. With advances in E-Mountain Bike technology we are able to travel their paths, access their history, and experience adrenaline of our own through day mountain bike adventures! In the heart of Central Otago you can find the E-Bike specialists of Bike it Now! Cromwell, and Bike it Now! Clyde. These are the places for all your biking needs. Bike it Now! have a huge array of E-bikes for every rider, and their knowledgeable and qualified staff will find you your next bike - because at Bike it Now! - it’s all about you! Our adventure starts from the door of Bike it Now! Cromwell. The ride from Cromwell to Bannockburn is a…

MERRELL MOAB 3 (MEN'S & WOMEN'S) $219.00 The #1 hiking shoe in the world just got better. The Moab 3 is now made more comfortable, with more eco-friendly material choices and more stable with great grip for any trail. Launching worldwide soon (NZ late April/early May). FEATURES: Planet in mind • Made with 100% recycled laces, lining and webbing Better Support • Designed with an improved Kinetic Fit™ ADVANCED contoured insole with cushioning pods in the heel and forefoot. More Comfort • Softer, plusher midsole foam and the famous Merrell Air Cushion in the heel helps your feet to absorb shock. Better Traction • Built with Vibram® outsoles with new and improved biting lugs that grip on varied terrain. Durable • Crafted with the protection of full grain leather and…

Tahiti is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful places on earth, the water, the beaches, the mountains, and the lagoons. You can see why it is the quintessential place to get married or go on your getaway honeymoon. However, it has the reputation of not only being beautiful, but expensive! Yet most destinations can be expensive if you stay at costly places, but they don’t have to be, and Tahiti is no different. Ok, Tahiti is not Bali, but it does not need to break your bank balance either. There is a range of good priced yet beautifully located hotels, the is an ever-growing number of Air BnB homes, which when you look online are often beautifully situated and cost effective. Over the last ten years or so, there…

Jagermeister wants to kick start your mornings with a cold brew that has been infused with the signature taste of the classic herbal liqueur of Jagermeister. Of course, this could be served ice cold over ice, but a brunch espresso martini was calling out loud and clear. Jagermeister Cold Brew Coffee is a blend that includes strong Arabica coffee with notes of chocolate cacao. The unique infusion combined with a spicy hint leaves a sweet and rich finish on the palate. Perfect for brunch or a sophisticated evening imbibing experience. 2 (30mls) jigger vodka 1 jigger Jagermeister Cold Brew Coffee (gifted) @jagermeisternz 1 shot of espresso Optional sugar syrup for those that prefer a sweeter taste Shake vigorously over ice, serve in an ice cold coupe style glass and garnish…

With the New Zealand surfing Nationals being held in Westport in the South Island, I decided now was the right time to take the opportunity to explore more of the South. So three weeks prior to the Nationals I jumped in my newly purchased 4WD truck with a slick looking Kiwi Camping Tuatara hard shell rooftop tent. I met Lauren Murray (pro photographer and avid hiker) in Wellington, we drove onto the Inter-islander ferry and our South Island adventure had begun! Of course with my surfboards packed, I was planning to head to surf breaks on the east and west coast and do a bit of a loop of the South Island, driving down the east and up the west. With Lauren being a keen hiker and always exploring to…

I was standing on the top of the perfect cone-shaped volcanic peak, looking down 2,518-metres to the West Coast of Taranaki. Around me, everyone had that priceless wide-eyed look of achievement on their faces. None more satisfying than the sense of triumph I had felt at that moment. After six attempts over more than two decades I had finally made it to the top of Mt Taranaki, and in clear weather. Three earlier attempts had been spoilt by the weather even before reaching the end of the scree slope. Another attempt was frustrated by impassable ice-covered rocks just a few hundred metres short of the summit. When I made it to the top a few years ago, we had fought a bitterly cold, almost gale force wind and the clouds…

A few years back on a hiking trip up the Mohaka River, as we pitched our tent and sat on the bank in the evening, the trout started to rise, plucking floating bugs off the surface as they drifted downstream and swirled in the current’s eddies. We didn’t have a line or a rod but wished we did. On our return I started to investigate light-weight trout fishing gear and to simplify the process and I discovered Tenkara. I was introduced to it via Patagonia, the clothing company that has a strong sideline in trout fishing thanks to the founder Yvon Chouinard who simply passion for the sport. I started to find out that the rods are extremely light and compact and that Tenkara fishing originated in Japan more than…

Overnight the travel industry stopped dead in its tracks, for over 2 years, thanks to Covid! So now, more than ever, as you start to look at your travel plans, you need someone on your side to make sure your adventure travel goes smoothly, because we are not over the bumps in the road just yet. Now, more than ever before, you need a travel agent who actually knows what they are talking about; someone who has real experience both as a travel expert and in the activities you want to be involved with. Phil and Katie Clark, Mad about Travel, are passionate about helping people live their dreams; whether its heli-skiing in Canada, diving in Truk Lagoon or hiking in Nepal. With over 22 years of travel experience, there…

Are you dreaming of holiday with the perfect balance of relaxation and water sports action? Then the Cook Islands is calling your name. Rarotonga, the country’s capital, is a Mecca for water sports activities. Snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding are the most accessible and most popular activities that you can do with in an hour after landing in Rarotonga. There are many great spots located directly out your front door, but be sure to check for any safety concerns or warning signage around passages. You can hire all your snorkeling and paddling equipment from various businesses such as KiteSUP, Adventure Cook Islands and Captain Tamaʼs. If you want a special and unique paddling experience try a guided night paddle tour or paddle board yoga class. Guided snorkeling trips are recommended…

It is very rare to see Kelly Slater show emotion. However, this moment, as he clinched his 56th career win, was like no other. Kelly has not only survived a 35 year professional surfing career, he has blitzed it. But what made this moment so special? Less than a week after this photo was taken, Kelly Slater turned 50 years old, quite an anomoly in the world of professional surfing. Up against a field of athletes, most of who were not even born by the time he won his first few World Titles, Kelly showed he still has what it takes to hold the number one spot in the world, despite his chronological age. Kelly's rare public display of emotion goes to show the depth of his dedication to a…

Drowning is the highest cause of recreational death and forth highest cause of accidental death in New Zealand. We still had one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD, ranked 8th, almost double that of Australia, and five times that of the UK. In 2020 the Water Safety Sector Strategy was implemented, a joint effort from a variety of water safety organizations in the community with the goal of reducing the water deaths in New Zealand over the next five years. 2021 began well and until December was on track to have a lower-than-average year. However, 20 deaths in December 2021 resulted in the same number of drownings as the previous year and the highest December drownings since 1996. The Xmas holiday period of 2021 - 2022 saw 14…

“We had everything we needed to be safe,” Vanessa Bridge said in January last year as she reflected on being rescued from Fiordland’s remote Dusky Trackafter activating a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). After breaking her ankle three days into the challenging eight-day expedition, Vanessa and her partner, Andy Reid, both from Auckland, were thankful their “bloody heavy packs” had emergency shelter and surplus food, two important items they would have needed for an unexpected lengthy stay in the isolated outdoors. The 84km Dusky Track is no mean feat, as described on the Plan My Walk app and website it's a difficult but rewarding remote track, between Lake Hauroko and Lake Manapouri, for the well-equipped, advanced tramper. Vanessa, a keen cyclist, and Andy, an adventure racer, both slotted into that category,…

Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. Honnold is distinguished for his uncanny ability to control his fear while scaling cliffs of dizzying heights without a rope to protect him if he falls in a climbing style called free solo climbing. In 2017 Honnold completed the first and only free-solo of El Capitan’s “Freerider” route (5.13a, 3,000 feet), hailed by many as one of the greatest sporting achievements of our time. Free Solo' the film documenting this climb, won the Best Documentary Feature at the 91st Academy Awards. The two-part 'Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR' immerses viewers alongside the 36-year-old Californian as he exhibits the talent that has captivated…

With an adventure race looming I was faced with the daunting task of finding myself a new pair of shoes in time for the event. I’m a bit of a “jack of all trades, master of none” type enthusiast. I do some biking, some running, a bit of hiking and a bit of adventure racing, and I wanted something that would tick all the boxes. But when I went shopping I found that although there were so many to choose from, and although many boasted similar features, it was hard to find one to fit my specific needs. I did my research before I hit the retail shops, asking around what other people wore in a range of situations. A friend who is an avid biker had recently purchased a…

"Watch snow monkeys bathe, learn how to prepare soba noodles, dive with sharks, explore Asia’s largest cave system, go ice fishing or try fat biking in the snow!" While for many, adventure screams adrenalin rush, danger and high risk, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has redefined ‘adventure’ in terms of leaving your personal comfort zone – whatever that may look like for each individual. The fresh approach means visitors can look to do something different, feeling challenged emotionally or spiritually and exploring an area of interest that may never have registered before. Adventure means ‘escape’ on a whole new level – an escape from the everyday, a chance to push yourself beyond personal limits and an opportunity for reinvention. The Japanese archipelago offers endless opportunities to explore. In the north,…