Adventures on the north island, and west coast of the south island.

On Jan 1, I set out for New Zealand, my first time there, on a multi-pronged mission: to escape our endless Canuck winter, catch up with old Kiwi and Canuck friends who I’ve met in various parts of the world, and trace the legacy of Austrian/Canadian mountain guide Conrad Kain who spent 3 seasons there a century ago.

Many thanks to all who made my journey so rich, sharing their love of the mountain life.