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The bodies of Richard Phillips and Peter Kirkwood were recovered shortly after 8am Thursday with the assistance of the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter and Police Search and Rescue and Alpine Cliff Rescue personnel.
OPINION: Taranaki Maunga is a challenging yet popular mountain for trampers in summer and climbers all year round. Its beauty is well known, but unfortunately it also has a reputation as one of the deadliest mountains in New Zealand. The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is often asked just how deadly Taranaki Maunga is and why. In recent years, MSC has conducted detailed analysis of safety incidents on the mountain and throughout New Zealand, as well as providing expert reports and safety recommendations to coroners to support fatality investigations.
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Rail Explorers is hosted by the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad. Railbikes leave from the The Milford Track for a spectacular 12 mile trip, that s their longest ride yet. You ll journey through the Otsego County farmlands alongside the Susquehanna River taking in the sights of magnificent woodlands, and rumble across historic trestle bridges.
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The 12-mile tour takes 2.5 hours round trip with electric pedal assist. Parking and check-in for all tours is at 136 E Main St, Milford, NY 13807.
Prices:
Quad Explorer: from $175 (up to four riders @ $43.75pp)
10% discount for bookings of 10 or more (conditions apply)
Sharon Stephenson05:00, May 01 2021
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A quick word with Hannah Hong, Director of Lemon & Beaker Skincare What s one place you d take every visitor to NZ and why? For me, it will always be the Milford Track. I walked the track in January this year and found the scenery fascinating. It’s the best place to get the complete ‘in-touch with nature experience’ and be surrounded by native bush. It was also the chance to meet some really lovely people during the five-day group tour I did. What s your secret backyard favourite spot? I love Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough. It’s one I use often and is such a lovely place for a good 15-minute walk. You get a great view of One Tree Hill and the historical Pah Homestead, an art gallery at the top of the hill. The park is a great place for a little picnic.
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Jeju Olle Route 7 among hikers most popular courses
Posted : 2021-04-21 09:04
Updated : 2021-04-21 10:52
A scene from Route 7 of the Jeju Olle Trail on Jeju Island / Courtesy of the Jeju Olle Foundation
Island s walking trail listed among top 10 best coastal walks by UK magazine
By Jun Ji-hye
Hiking and walking trips have become one of the trending activities during the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a survey conducted by the World Trail Network, with respondents in 10 countries, 75 percent of the trails that responded have seen an increase in new trail users, such as families and young people, during the various stages of lockdowns.