LESSONS FROM THE BIG BLUE
22 March 2022The Franz Josef Glacier is a temperate, maritime glacier on the western flank of the Southern Alps, New Zealand.
LESSONS FROM THE BIG BLUE
22 March 2022The Franz Josef Glacier is a temperate, maritime glacier on the western flank of the Southern Alps, New Zealand.
The climber
28 January 2022It is easy to glorify climbing. In the mountains the stakes are high and risks extreme. There is a lot of hardship, and it is amongst the hardship that compels climbers to come back into a place of risk time and time again. At the heart of this hardship is the relationships that are molded between climbers. Through the noise, the forecasts, the beta, the right and wrongs, is a story worth telling.
Glacier Myths Busted
9 April 2020Have you ever heard something about a glacier and just weren't sure if it was fact or fiction? Well rest assured, we're here to set the record straight!
Wildlife of the West Coast; native and introduced
22 February 2019Whilst Westland Tai Poutini National Park is abundant with plant life, the same can't be said for the animal population. But if you're willing to look a little harder, you may spot some unique creatures in the landscape.
The story of Kā Roimata ō Hine Hukatere
18 January 2019The Māori name for Franz Josef Glacier is Kā Roimata ō Hine Hukatere (The tears of Hine Hukatere).
What To Pack For Winter In New Zealand
29 May 2018Product expert Daan Dijkstra knows his gear. With more than 20 years in the outdoor industry, he’s the Kathmandu guru for what to pack for every weather condition and activity.