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Cascade Saddle Search and Rescue operation in Mt Aspiring National Park
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to take a few more shots while helping search for a missing tramper [Irina Yun - now presumed drowned - if you wish to read a comprehensive overview of the scenario...
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New Years Resolutions, a hot time in Wanaka and heading bush, to snow and ice...
Dear Readers It’s been a very special few days here in Wanaka. Not because of the sudden influx of party goers and holiday makers, most relaxed, sadly many drunk. No, not the many nubile young woman on...
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An outing in the Ahuriri Valley on Search and Rescue work
For a week now a solo tramper has been missing over in the Ahuriri Valley. It’s a bit of mystery where he is! Each day Wanaka Search and Rescue has fielded some teams, and on Friday two car loads of us...
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The delights of the Ahuriri Valley
Given the interest a few weeks back on my post “An outing in the Ahuriri Valley on Search and Rescue work“, I thought I’d post a few images of the larger area. These maybe of interest to Dave Palmer’s...
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Routines and the reality of Search and Rescue
Yesterday was seemingly just another “Sunday”. It was a “time out” day, which is kind of how I like it. And as I have an old friend Francois from Switzerland staying, and visiting after a 20 year...
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A little bit of Search and Rescue training and some wandering in the bush
We [Wanaka Search and Rescue] had our annual helicopter familiarisation and training last night in readiness for the summer season. I always hope it’ll be quiet, but it seldom is in these days of...
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Wanaka Search and Rescue Exercise in the north branch of the Matatapu Valley
Every year at this time just before we enter the busy season in the outdoors we have what is called a SAREX [Search and Rescue Exercise], so all various skills needed get a refresh. This year there...
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