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As you may be aware, today is the official launch of the new Topo50 map series by LINZ. What does this mean?

I found answers to my questions and concerns in New Topo50 and Topo250 Maps for New Zealand, a comprehensive article by Mike McGavin of Windy Hilltops.

23 September 2009 | 1 comment

Today’s article in The Nelson Mail “Beacon ensured a quick save” is a perfect example on how useful and important it is to carry a personal locator beacon.

20 May 2009 | No comments

Spring is here, my blog has come out of hibernation and the posting of new photos will soon resume. It’s only three weeks until Labour Weekend which, traditionally, marks the unofficial beginning of New Zealand’s summer tramping season. Meanwhile I have added a couple of new ways you can browse my photo gallery: Browse by subject and browse by location. These keyword-driven ways of browsing let you easily find photos of a particular subject/theme/topic or location.

7 October 2008 | No comments