Tararua Fever: Episode 7 - Getting Away for the SK
For Episode 7, Getting away for the SK, I am joined again by Allen, where we get deep into why I prefer tramping with mates over solo tramping – and then I share a trip that I indeed did do by myself. A tramp I like to call the Western Crossing from Kapakapanui to Kaitoke ! I am then joined by Tararua adventure extraordinaire, Andy Carruthers for Walk n Talk, where we discuss his documentary, Tararua SK. This session with Andy not only covers the mountain running community and doing the Tararua SK, but it also looks at how Andy discovered his passion for the in the Tarurua Ranges and how he got into making the documentary. The link for documentary is below and I don’t only recommend it for its amazing story, scenery and production, if you have seen it our interview will be easier to follow as well.If you’re a bit weird like us then you likely have the Fever – the only cure is getting another dose !!Tararua SK documentary and Andys blog - https://tararuask.com Â
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Tararua Fever Episode 6: Islands in the Sun
Sorry about the wait Folks ! On this post Easter, Easter episode (6) I am joined by another good friend where relive our adventure of river walking up the Eastern Waitewaewae River to Island Forks and all the reasons why, if you have not been there or have not heard of it, you should go check it out !  I am then, as always joined by a special guest for Walk n Talk who is a member of the Palmerston North ManawatÅ« Tramping Club to discuss a range of topics from the club itself, their role as a volunteer hut warden, to some of the many challenges concerning the Te Araroa Trail. If you have the Fever and you need a fix, its all there waiting for you ! Â
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Tararua Fever Episode 5: Slip'n, and Slid'n to the Forks
On this episode of Tararua Fever we are slip'n and slid'n to the Forks in more ways than one - We start with a quick and small Tararua101 on the main rivers of the Tararua Ranges - But do not worry, the 101 will extend a bit more each ep on different topics. I am then joined by my good friend Georgia about our Winter trip a while ago to Neil Forks and speak about despite it being a straightforward trip some of the variables that trampers may have to face when tramping in the middle of winter. I am then joined by a very topical guest for Walk n Talk from the Kapiti Coast District Council to discuss the progress being made on the slip at Otaki Forks and the exciting prospect of having full access to the Forks in the near future. Hope you enjoy folks and apologies in the delay on getting this one out. I hope in the meantime you have been getting your Tararua fix by getting out there and into the thick of it. Enjoy !
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Tararua Fever Episode 4: 'Ampin for Campin'
Join us for Episode 4, ‘Ampin for Campin’ where my best mate, Al, and I, go on a tramp and the camp out for the night. We face the literal ups and downs of the rugged Tarurua ranges, stare down in to the abyss (cliff tops) from great heights, come face to face with possum monsters and more ! I am then joined by a very cool member of the Tararua Tramping Club to discuss a bit about who and what the club is, different trip stories and generally why we love the Ranges so much. If ya don’t have it yet, then you better go catch it – the Fever is real. Enjoy ! Â
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Tararua Fever Episode 3 – Gear, There and Everywhere
In Episode 3 of Tararua Fever, I am joined by my lovely darling to discuss a ‘coast-to-coast’ trip we did a year ago that went from the Holdsworth road end in the Wairarapa, to up and over Maungahuka and out to the Kapiti Coast. We discuss the literal and metaphorical highs and lows of that trip and some of the particularly gnarly sections of coming off Maungahuka – Yikes !  I then turn to a special guest to discuss some of the technology of the gear and garments we use when out in the harsh environment and some of the best ways to maintain them. If at all along the way you feel yourself a bit dizzy but the need to carry a heavy pack, you may just have the Fever !Â
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