Help turn the tide on deadly marine debris Paddy May 2, 2018 Environmentalism, Oceania If we don’t act soon, by 2050 there’ll be more plastic in our oceans than fish.* One million marine animals die each year due to marine debris. For many reasons, marine life is fast disappearing...
The 5 Most Viewed Articles of 2017 Dave Casey January 1, 2018 Asia, Australia, Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Oceania, Reviews, The Americas, Tips, Travel 2017, what a year!! This year Paddy Pallin's humble little blog has strived to give you an entertaining & educational mix of inspirational destinations, camping, adventure photography & hiking tips...
Q&A with Analise from Back Country Cuisine Paddy December 6, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Community, New Zealand Paddy Pallin: Hi Analise, Can you tell us a little about yourself, and Back Country Cuisine? Analise: Back Country Foods Ltd was established in August 1998 to take over the freeze dried meals business...
Paddy Pallin AR GODZone Race Report Team Paddy Pallin AR May 3, 2016 Athletes, Bike, Fitness, New Zealand, Paddle 1 Comment GODZone Adventure Race is the biggest Adventure Race in the world, and being located in NZ, is always one of the most spectacular. So when four mates from Canberra decided to find a race to experience the...
7 days hiking in the Mount Aspiring National Park Lachlan Gardiner April 20, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, New Zealand The icy water was chest deep & I found myself clinging for dear life to two young blokes I'd only met the day before. We gingerly stepped into the main flow & I, being the furthermost upstream, was...
FIRST DESCENT OF THE KARANGARUA RIVER ON NEW ZEALAND’S WEST COAST Paddy January 11, 2016 New Zealand, Paddle The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, technically innovative outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear announces the successful completion of The North Face Adventure Grant 2015 expedition...
Technical Mountaineering Course – The trip Lachlan Gardiner June 3, 2015 Climb, New Zealand, Snow Sports 1 Comment A couple weeks ago I talked about my preparation & gear for a Technical Mountaineering Course in New Zealand. Now’s it’s time to report on how it all went! Like any stingy climber I found myself at...
Technical Mountaineering Course – Preparation & Gear Lachlan Gardiner May 6, 2015 Climb, Gear, New Zealand 3 Comments For many years now, probably since I was a kid, I've dreamed of the big mountains of this world and how amazing it would be to experience their grandeur up close. The problem is, I was born on the lowest...
New Zealand: The New Cycling Mecca Brad Atwal April 6, 2015 Bike, New Zealand When you think of cycling overseas what comes to mind? South-East Asia. Across Tibet. New Zealand? Yes, our friends across the ditch are fast becoming known for the extraordinary amount of cycling...
The best NZ trek – that you won’t find in a guidebook Brad Atwal April 23, 2014 Bushwalk & Camp, New Zealand Are you the type of traveller who prefers to venture where few others have been before? You might not think it, but it's still possible in NZ - that’s why you'll love this hike. Geoff Gabites is one of...