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| #12 Solo bush journeys in Te Urewera and Fiordland - Mark Jones | 17 Jun 2021 | 01:10:54 | |
Mark is an outdoor education lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, who has been on some epic journeys over the years. We focus on two of his most memorable solo bush trips in New Zealand. ‘Salt and Pepper Hikoi’ was a 17 day traverse of Te Urewera. His kaupapa was to get all of his calories from the forest, while travelling a long distance through some of the most rugged bush in New Zealand. His most recent adventure was an impressive 40 day traverse of Fiordland. This episode is sponsored by Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand Podcast music: Wild and Free by Hope Social Club and other pieces by Evan Phillips Episode links:
Te Uruwera traverse
Antarctic sea kayak expeditions
FMC Wilderness Areas
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| #11 Conservation, kea and balancing field work with being a mum - Laura Young | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:54:57 | |
Dr Laura Young is a talented botanist and conservationist based in Blenheim. We talk about her love for ecology and how her career in conservation has evolved, from rediscovering a giant weevil (previously believed to be extinct) to studying wild Spaniards and kea. Laura has a five year old daughter, Cassie, who often comes with her on field trips. She shares some wonderful tips on balancing field work and outdoor time with being a mum. This episode is sponsored by Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand Podcast music: Wild and Free by Hope Social Club and other pieces by Evan Phillips Episode links:
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| #2 Born again Maori wāhine & keen hunter - Tui Mārama | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:48:57 | |
Tui Mārama is an inspiring wāhine from Gisborne who’s doing a lot of amazing mahi for her community. Less than three years ago, she went hunting for the first time and hasn’t looked back. In this episode Tui talks about how a chance encounter led to her TV show ‘Hunting with Tui’. We talk about her reconnecting to her whakapapa (roots), her perspectives on wairua (spirit) and the link between Whanaungatanga (togetherness) and the outdoors. She sees the outdoors, especially hunting and gathering, as an opportunity to help build up the mana of people in Aotearoa. Tui grew up in Christchurch, and it wasn’t until she was a young adult that she returned to her mother's whakapapa on the East Cape. She has worked in both the Navy and the police force, recently transitioning into a role as an iwi representative (working in a partnership between local iwi and the police), focusing on supporting families who are working through the challenges of family harm. Kapai, Tui. You’re doing some amazing mahi! Music: Hope Social Club Links to check out: | |||
| #1 A journey through concussion - Emma Woods | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:56:23 | |
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| #10 Kite Skiing across Antarctica, outdoor storytelling & the NZ mountain film festival - Mark Sedon | 28 Apr 2021 | 01:10:07 | |
Mark’s diverse skill set serendipitously landed him a place on what was dubbed "the most audacious and potentially groundbreaking polar expedition in a generation". He and two teammates used snow-kites to reach the most remote mountain on Earth - The Spectre, in the Gothic Mountains of Antarctica. This expedition is a focus but first we hear about the evolution of Mark’s passion for adventure and gain some wonderful insights into the New Zealand Mountain Film & Book Festival, which he and his wife Jo have been running for 19 years. This episode is sponsored by Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand Podcast music: Wild and Free by Hope Social Club and other pieces by Evan Phillips | |||
| #9 Finding the freedom to run - Tanya Bottomley | 14 Apr 2021 | 01:06:10 | |
Tanya first started to run when she was living in a destructive, abusive relationship. But she wasn’t allowed to run with other people and she wasn’t allowed to run on trails. Fast-forward to today and she’s living in Lake Hawea where she finds joy in adventures in the mountains almost every day. In this episode we chat about her journey from running her first road marathon to competing in rugged 100 mile trail races and what other outdoor adventures it’s leading to. Tanya is an advocate for Shine and is committed to raising awareness around domestic violence and recovery for victims reclaiming their lives. This episode is sponsored by Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand Podcast music: Wild and Free by Hope Social Club and other pieces by Evan Phillips Episode links: Wild Things FB page (awesome trail running community in NZ) Shine (making homes violence free in New Zealand) Are you Okay? (New Zealand family violence support site) | |||
| #8 From mountaineering to bikepacking - Brian Alder | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:13:28 | |
In this episode we talk about Brian’s evolution as a climber and then as a bikepacker. We also talk about the evolution of mountaineering in New Zealand, including the style of climbing in New Zealand in the late 80s and 90s and the positives of mentorship in the New Zealand Alpine Team. Our conversation turns to the rapidly developing bikepacking scene around the world and in NZ. We chat about pushing the limits in mountaineering compared to bikepacking races. Brian shares some experiences from the Tour Divide race in North America, the Great Southern Brevet in NZ and organising the inaugural Tour Te Waipounamu bikepacking race.
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| #7 University club culture and falling in love with alpine adventures - Maddy Whittaker | 02 Jan 2021 | 01:07:32 | |
Maddy Whittaker first went tramping during an Outward Bound Course as an 18 year old. It totally changed the course of her life. She joined the Otago University Tramping Club and has spent nearly every spare moment in the outdoors during the past three years. At 20 years old she has just graduated from university and is currently out on a three month traverse of the Southern Alps from Arthurs Pass to Milford Sound. Maddy and a few of her mates have become known as the ‘New Zealand Alpine Kids’ - too young to join the New Zealand Alpine Team but absolutely crushing it in the alpine zone in Aotearoa. This episode is sponsored by Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand EPISODE LINKS: Maddy's You Tube channel (she loves making videos to convey her trips) | |||
| #6 Legend in our mountain biking community - Ashley Peters | 06 Oct 2020 | 01:00:30 | |
Ashley Peters is renowned for her huge smile and infectious love of bikes. I consider her one of the most incredible role models for women in leadership in sport and recreation in New Zealand. Since first learning to mountain bike fifteen years ago, she has set up multiple bike organisations in New Zealand, largely focused on helping others achieve independence. Ash is a PMBIA Mountain Bike 2 instructor and an NZOIA level 2 mountain biking assessor. In this episode we chat about the joys of biking and the positive things we’re seeing in the industry, including the development of New Zealand mountain bike qualifications. We discuss gender equality in sport and recreation, including strategies to increase female participation in outdoor recreation activities. We discuss the differences between competition and recreation and how these different styles play into long-term participation. Photo: Laurence Crossman-Emms Episode links: | |||
| #5 Storytime: A journey of life and loss in the Wadi Rum Desert - Hannah Rae | 13 Sep 2020 | 00:17:58 | |
This short story is written and narrated by Kiwi woman, Hannah Rae. After losing a close friend in an alpine accident and her father within the space of a few weeks, Hannah spiralled into a period of grief. It was during this time that she took on the challenge of her first ultra marathon. This is not just another story about endurance running. It's a heartfelt tale of loss, resilience and personal growth, culminating with an adventure in the Wadi Rum desert. MUSIC: Wild and Free by Hope Social Club | |||
| #4 FEAR Society and Kiwi adventure culture - Andy Magness | 13 Sep 2020 | 01:28:47 | |
Originally from the states, Andy grew up immersed in North American outdoor culture before relocating to NZ later in his adult life. In this episode Andy and I chat about adventure racing and a small but growing adventure racing community in Te Anau, on the edge of Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. Andy is the enthusiasm behind FEAR Society (AKA Fiordland Endurance and Adventure Racing Society), which is now in its fourth year serving dirtbag adventure racers. We talk about Andy’s Godzone Fiordland experience, specifically how on earth he managed to get such terrible trench foot and how he pushed through it. We also discuss risk and parenting, ego and the outdoors. We touch on the differences between North American and Kiwi outdoor culture and why Andy thinks New Zealanders make such strong adventure racers. EPISODE LINKS MUSIC: Wild & Free by Hope Social Club | |||
| #3 Ripping it up in the Freeride World Tour - Jess Hotter | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:59:06 | |
Jess Hotter went from the local slopes of Turoa Skifield to shredding the Freeride World Tour. Instead of going straight to university after finishing high school, Jess headed off to Canada for a GAP year and has never looked back. She has just finished her first season on the Freeride Ski World Tour, coming away with ‘Rookie of the year’ and winning gold at Kicking Horse Mountain stop in Canada. We chat about her passion for skiing, mountain culture and the freeride lifestyle. We talk about risk, decision-making and the psychology of Freeride competitions. We also talk about Obsidian, the latest event to hit the snow scene in New Zealand. Episode photo :by Jackson Lana Music: Wild and Free by Hope Social Club EPISODE LINKS: | |||