Why is land classification important? What are the consequences of classifying an area as a stewardship land as opposed to a national park? FMC Executive Crystal Brindle explains how classification works and champions for the Mavora Lakes Conservation Area and Livingstone Mountains to be awarded the highest tier of protection.
Featured in Backcountry Magazine's "Forgotten Lands" edition (November 2019), FMC Executive Neil Silverwood explores the unique limestone region around the Four Mile River West Coast and explains why this remarkable land deserves higher protection.
I’m sure that fear of losing the freedom to get into the mountains is common among many keen outdoor parents. But rather than just waiting to see if that perceived ‘fate’ became reality, I proactively decided to adapt to this new life-chapter and embrace the opportunities that it held.
The first time I climbed a mountain covered in snow, I sure as heck didn’t know what I was doing.
The prospect of changes to NZ's regional helicopter services hits close to home for new FMC Executive member, Sarah Tiong.
Tasmania is a tramper’s wonderland of ancient geology, flora and fauna, and so different to Aotearoa that it’s hard to believe we are neighbours.
$26.5 million dollars has been allocated to re-development around the "Pancake Rocks" at Dolomite Point. Neil Silverwood questions the wisdom of this project, and ponders whether DOC's focus has shifted from conservator to developer..
Not just for adventure racers or soliders any more; packrafters beware! Timothy Hargrave gives us the low down on rotting feet in Fiordland.
So what is it about tramping and climbing that builds friendships as solid as Darrans diorite?
The closure of the Manawatu Gorge road is a pain for drivers...but Anthony Behrens reckons it’s a great walk through one of the region’s most dramatic places...it’s a shame about all the barriers
After 40 years exploring rivers all around the world, Hugh Canard explains why he loves his new river tool.
Caver, photographer and passionate outdoorsman Neil Silverwood on the threat of development to our wild places.
The Supreme Court has scuppered Government plans to flood part of the specially protected Ruahine Forest Park. Here's five things you should know about the decision.
Floods and the threat of another cyclone mean a rethink of plans.
Geoff Spearpoint and Rob Brown provide the vision for a future backcountry partnership between the outdoors community and the Department of Conservation
Reproduced from the June 2016 FMC Bulletin, Tania Seward looks at how we can tramp smarter, reducing our carbon impact.
At first glance trampers and bogans don't have much in common. Have a few beers while you read this and Anthony Behrens may be able to change your mind.
