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Crossed the Rakaia without getting wet!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

After a hectic afternoon in Arthur’s Pass setting up an Indiegogo campaign to (fingers crossed!) garner some further donations to fill the I-need-to-eat-more fund, I beetled my way past Klondyke Corner to Bealey, arriving at the ever-so-cute Bealey Hut in … Continue reading →

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Crampons and ice-axe, anyone?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

So much has happened since I last was able to post an update… here are the highlights: Got a ride to Christchurch with Nicky from Blenheim. Attended the Queen’s Scout Award presentation with the Governor General and a dozen very … Continue reading →

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King Country heat

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Yesterday was a bit warm to be walking really. But walk I did. And walk… and walk… Ken, Michelle and Sharnae kicked the day off by showing me the awesome Otorohanga Scout hall. Perched high on a ridge it’s surrounded … Continue reading →

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Warming up in Waitakere

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Getting back to Auckland after Jamboree I’ve taken a couple of days to catch my breath, do some laundry and sort through my gear, before heading north to complete the ‘missed’ Paihia-to-Auckland leg of Te Araroa. So that my legs … Continue reading →

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Does Huntly have a power station?

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

Oh inner-spring mattress, you beacon of all that is good in the world, thank you for a wonderful night’s sleep. The forecast for today was pretty yuck-like. Yet it was still warm and although heavily overcast and windy, the morning … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast a winning walk

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

After two weeks of recuperation, I was more than ready to stretch the legs again. It was surprising then – last night and this morning – to realise I was actually nervous. What if my shin swells up again? What … Continue reading →

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