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Suggestions for a tramp?

Started Nov 7, 2010 0 Replies

Hi everyone,Next Monday (15th) I have to be in Rotorua/Tauranga for work and I start early. I was going to make a weekend of it and get in a tramp on the preceding weekend. I'd be looking to do one…Continue

Advice wanted on great walks

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Raymond Aug 21, 2010. 6 Replies

Hi,As I mentioned in my intro post, I've done a few of the great walks in NZ (Waikaremoana, Abel Tasman, Tongariro and Heaphy - the hardest!) and am planning to add to them in November out of the…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Johnson-Hunt Jul 24, 2010. 1 Reply

I'm 27 and have always loved the outdoors - having grown up in Country QLD. I mainly enjoy tramping and camping. I've taken more of an interest in learning outdoor skills since nearly coming a…Continue

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Suggestions for a tramp?

Hi everyone,Next Monday (15th) I have to be in Rotorua/Tauranga for work and I start early. I was going to make a weekend of it and get in a tramp on the preceding weekend. I'd be looking to do one that goes for two days or overnight basically. Any recommendations? I'm going to check out the DOCS website but thought I'd plumb this body of knowledge as well!Thanks in advance.BSee More
Nov 7, 2010
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Nov 7, 2010

ShrafterBill Raymond replied to John Swarbrick's discussion What Knives do Kiwi Bushcrafters Use...
"I use this knife - a Gerber Crucial. I've had Gerber knives before and without exception they've always been well balanced and well-made."
Nov 7, 2010

ShrafterBill Raymond commented on Ryan Johnson-Hunt's blog post BushcraftNZ Outing Featured in Waikato Times
"Cool!"
Aug 26, 2010

ShrafterBill Raymond commented on Ryan Johnson-Hunt's blog post Food Review: Mainstay Rations
"Is there no energy/kj information? I can't see it on the wrapper. Anyway, this is interesting - I'll be sure to purchase someone in the future. Food tends to be an issue for me on tramps etc. I tend to use those freeze-dried meals but…"
Aug 26, 2010

ShrafterBill Raymond replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Advice wanted on great walks
"90% sure we'll aim for either of the last two weeks in November."
Aug 21, 2010

AdminRyan Johnson-Hunt replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Advice wanted on great walks
"Have you confirmed when? Hope the weather plays nice"
Aug 19, 2010

ShrafterBill Raymond replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Advice wanted on great walks
"Thanks for the replies. It looks like we'll do the Kepler and the Routeburn pretty much back to back (2 day break in between). Routeburn is only 32 kms and looks like a piece of piss. Can't wait!"
Aug 18, 2010

ShrafterBill Raymond commented on John Swarbrick's blog post How to enjoy a Steak and Kumara dinner in the bush
"That looks great! I do tend to use the back-country meals on a tramp to save weight but for camping real food is way better. Some of the best meals I've eaten have been cooked over a fire although I'm sure the atmosphere added to it."
Aug 3, 2010

TohungaBenjamin Reimer replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Advice wanted on great walks
"Howdy Bill, Being asked to choose between these great treks would typically be quite unreasonable, and I wouldn't be interested in warZodiacing an answer. Too difficult. But, given the time of year (November) and the accompanying late spring…"
Jul 28, 2010

TohungaJohn Swarbrick replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Advice wanted on great walks
"Hi Bill, I don't get down to the 'mainland' as much as I'd like. If you like bush tramping an bit of mud and an oppertunity to be on a pretty unique island then I'd say go for Stewart Island. If you like sub alpine…"
Jul 28, 2010

ShrafterStephen Coote replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Advice wanted on great walks
"Welcome Bill ! Although I've spent many hours in the great outdoors, I have not done any of our great walks. But as a keen fisherman and hunter I'd be keen to see Stewart Island one day. I've travelled overseas to a small extent, and…"
Jul 28, 2010

AdminRyan Johnson-Hunt replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Hi
"Ahh Mt Taranaki... I still recon it was worth it! What kind of outdoors skills in particular were you thinking of? With the tramping, maybe how to make fire starting techniques, wild edibles and other plant identification, maybe some shelter…"
Jul 24, 2010

ShrafterA discussion started by Bill Raymond was featured

Advice wanted on great walks

Hi,As I mentioned in my intro post, I've done a few of the great walks in NZ (Waikaremoana, Abel Tasman, Tongariro and Heaphy - the hardest!) and am planning to add to them in November out of the following three; Kepler, Routeburn and Stewart Island.My mate is real keen to do the Stewart Island one but I'm less than enthused about tramping in mud and I'm no ornithologist so I'm not sure it'd really be up my alley.Has anyone done any of the three I've mentioned and if so what was your…See More
Jul 24, 2010
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What part of the country are you based?
Auckland Region
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Auckland
What are your interests?
Firecraft, Primitive skills, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Survival skills, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Tramping

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At 19:29 on July 21, 2010,
AdminRyan Johnson-Hunt said…
Hey Bill great that you joined up!

Have a look around and let me know if you have any questions. When the members build up it would be cool to get a skills evening up and running. We could practice things like friction fires, flintknapping, etc and watch Ray Mears and things like that if you are interested.

Check out the BushcraftNZ Library too theres a few good book you might like to borrow.

Let me know if you have any questions!
 
 
 

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