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She was rescued by helicopter, after deciding it was too risky to attempt the eight-hour hike out. Being injured in the middle of nowhere was a little bit daunting, we had plenty of food and were close to a hut which was fortunate.
With the border closed, she s one of many New Zealanders hitting the tracks. Kiwis are definitely going out because the numbers at most places around New Zealand haven t dropped - that s even without a million or so international visitors, says Mike Daisley from the Mountain Safety Council.
And that s led to an increase in injuries.
In 2020 tramping injury claims soared by more than 600 cases to a record 6120. It s a $1.3 million hike in cost compared to 2019 - totalling more than $5.5 million.