Don’t let winter put you off hiking and exploring more of New Zealand. Winter can be a great time, beautiful views and trails with less traffic means tranquility. Winter hiking does mean you have to be a little more prepared given the nature of changeable weather conditions but it’s still a great experience. To give […]
Posted by Danny Pearson on Dec 12, 2022 Thank you Danny of Ultralight Outdoor Gear – our UK Wool-it outlet /online retailer, for taking time to give Wool-it a work out for this blog. Blisters are usually caused by poorly fitting footwear, friction, warm or damp feet rubbing inside your shoes. If you are walking […]
A great article by Alan Granville on ‘STUFF’ delving into the ongoing debate about what to call the recreational activity of going for a really good long walk! Walking a fine line: Is it called tramping or is it hiking? Alan Granville13:40, Jan 20 2023 Here in New Zealand, and only in New Zealand, tramping […]
For more years than I care to remember, my feet had safely carried me everywhere. As a child they caused me embarrassment because of their length. It was almost traumatising to have ever helpful shop attends exclaim “Oh Your feet couldn’t be THAT big!” To this day I dread entering shoe shops knowing it’s unlikely […]
While all of these tips are important, none of them will matter or necessarily help if you start with the wrong shoes. The Right Shoe For You. Seek professional advice when choosing your runners. Retail sports shoe specialists have staff who are generally well trained these days and understand what you want but have the […]
The best piece of advice I received before setting off on the Camino, was definitely take two walking poles. For some obscure reason I had thought one would be enough! They were an absolute game changer and got a thorough work out every day across Spain – I have never gone hiking again without poles. […]
Learning to dance en pointe, is often one of the most exciting achievements for a young ballet dancer. The reality of expecting the toes to take your full body weight brings with it the need to understand the importance of the pointe shoe design for structure and comfort. The origins of the first pointe shoe […]
6 of the Best Foot Care Products for Long-Distance Hikers Trail Talk Katie ‘Oats’ Houston Aug 30, 2022 If I were to write a love letter to my feet, it would probably begin with an apology. These terrific tootsies have taken me more than 2,750 thru-hiking […]
Some days it just doesn’t look enticing to get outside and treat your body to some exercise – especially in winter. You want to go, but… ….here are a few tips to help get started. Dress for it early. […]
– ACTIVE ADVENTURES BLOG: With names of ski fields like The Remarkables, you can see why the South Island of New Zealand is renowned for its winter activities. And don’t get us wrong, cutting through fresh powder as the sun rises behind the Southern Alps is an experience well worth ticking off. However, we’re here […]