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New to Torpedo7: Bearpaw Boots
Bearpaw boots transcend seamlessly between outdoor and urban environments, looking equally stylish in the snow as on the street. Read Post
- Outdoors, snow events, Snowsports, Tramping, winter activities, winter adventure, winter fun
- 18 May 2017
- Leah Lassche
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Adventure activities to line up this winter
Do you find yourself in a state of dread with the temperature dropping and the inevitable winter consuming the fun warm weather as we know it over the last few months. Don’t panic I think there are reasons to embrace it. Check out the following as I outline what’s good in the winter months for... Read Post
- gear guide, mountains, Nz adventure, Outdoors, winter activities, winter adventure, winter fun
- 24 Apr 2017
- Alex Murray
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Nothing goes wrong outdoors in summer, right?
Written in conjunction with the Mountain safety Council. It’s easy to be lulled into believing that New Zealand is a true paradise in summer. Long days, BBQ’s, cricket on the beach or out the back of the beach house certainly have many of us looking forward to this time of year, for a good... Read Post
- adventure, exploring, guide, HIking, Mountain safety, New Zealand, Outdoors, summer, tips, trail running, Tramping, wilderness
- 15 Dec 2016
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Athlete Blogs: Naomi Whitehead – When An Opportunity Presents… A Tale Of Autumn And Winter Adventures!
As September arrives I find myself reflecting on the year thus far and the amazing adventures that have come my way. I love making the most of the unique outdoor playground we have here in New Zealand, and have learnt to be willing to grab an opportunity whenever it presents. More often than not I... Read Post
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Paddle For The North: Adventure/Conservation Documentary
Six mates and two dogs went on a 1500km canoe trip from Canada to Alaska to raise awareness for one of the largest undeveloped river systems left in the World, the Peel Watershed. The team overcame 25km of mosquito infested swamp and 130km upriver, against the flow, on the flooded Rat River to... Read Post
- adventure, documentary, Outdoors, travel
- 22 Aug 2016
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News From The North Face: Andrew Tuckey in Wales
At ultra distances, a runner explores so much of their local area, they’re quick to search for new terrain. Here, team ultrarunner Andrew Tuckey relocates with the family from Asquith, Australia to Bridgend, Wales where he finds less snakes and more terrain. ‘I don’t always know where the... Read Post
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The North Face – Mountain Athletics
The way athletes are preparing for expeditions and competitions has evolved over the past few years. In addition to just spending time in the outdoors, athletes are doing a lot more activity specific and very focused training to prepare for their big mission. The North Face Mountain Athletics... Read Post