Indholdsfortegnelse for February - March 2024 i Adventure Magazine

“The team faced numerous obstacles throughout their journey, including climbing treacherous ice walls, navigating across streams and crevasses, and handling the unpredictable whitewater rivers sculpted in the Arctic ice.” Aniol Serrasolses, who has appeared in these pages many times with his crazy kayak lifestyle, has embarked on a challenging expedition to the Svalbard archipelago, to one of the most remote places on earth, beginning with a 36-hour sea voyage from Longyearbyen to the Bråsvellbreen glacier. The team, including kayakers David Sodomka, Aleix Salvat, and Mikel Sarasola, all undertook an 11-kilometer trek across the Arctic's icy expanse to access the river leading to the glacial waterfall. The team faced numerous obstacles throughout their journey, including climbing treacherous ice walls, navigating across streams and crevasses, and handling the unpredictable whitewater rivers sculpted…

In 1984, there was a New Zealand tourism advertising campaign with the tagline: Don't leave home till you have seen the country.’ It was a tongue-in-cheek encouragement for Kiwis to ensure they had seen their own country before they ventured overseas. At Adventure, we travel a lot, and get to see some fantastic places around the world. But while recently travelling in New Zealand, it dawned on us how incredible New Zealand is and how much we take for granted. The travel tale starts like this: After recently purchasing a car in Wanaka on a ‘wifely whim,’ we decided to spend a couple of weeks driving it home. The trip had such an impact that we thought it was important to share our experiences in this publication full of world…

Inspirational read January 2023, and I am having a look at my goals for the year. Looming over the year is the fact that I will turn 60 in December and I decide that I need to do something really memorable- for my 50th I hand selected a group of mates and we went to Fiji for the weekend in an effort to recreate the Hangover movie. Since then, a heart attack and a different approach to alcohol meant that this would be a different style of celebration. I had one friend who was going to run around Lake Pupuke with a few of his mates until he had done 60 Kilometres. I thought that something like that would be how I would see in 60. I am a Chiropractor…

“Tramping! Why?” “If you have to ask, you'll never know” – the perfect response from George Mallory, the famous mountaineer. Personally, apart from the obvious physical challenges and unique scenery, tramping offers the unexpected, and there is no better way to strengthen friendships than shared adventures in the wilderness. There is a time and a place for tourist-type thrills, but nothing beats spending time away from the distractions of cars, cafes, and credit cards to appreciate adventure. New Zealand is blessed with many stunning and diverse national parks to explore and enjoy – from the intimidating active volcanoes of Tongariro to the rugged peaks and glaciers of Mt Aspiring. From the dense podocarp forests of Whirinaki, to the tranquillity of the moss-laden Beech forests of the Old Ghost Road. All…

Canada's Second Largest Ski Area Sun Peaks is a resort community in the heart of British Columbia, easily accessible on a short connecting flight from Vancouver and boasts the second-largest ski area in Canada. It's consistently recognized as one of the top resorts in North America with its 4,270 acres of skiable terrain spread across three peaks that are all accessible from the village. Runs range from a variety of steep and deep double black diamonds to long and cruisy greens. Sun Peaks receives 6 metres of snow annually, and the mountains become covered with light, dry powder that is famous to the interior of BC. Choose from one of 13 lifts and 139 trails that reaches a total elevation of 2,080m to set your skis or board on while…

Choosing a cover of any issue of Adventure is never easy; there is often so much to choose from, and finding that one image that shows what's inside is always difficult. However, there are certain rules for choosing a cover; it must have a ‘wow’ factor that is obvious from the ‘get-go’, it has to sing off the shelf and call to the reader, “Come and pick me up, open my pages, see more’’. A cover is also like a badge; if you buy magazines with golfing on the cover, the chances are you are a golfer and the same with cars and sailing and fishing, in fact any niche sport. But adventure is a very wide subject matter, and we, with every issue, struggle to balance images of biking,…

It was getting late, and the freeze from our wet socks and shoes would soon spread to the rest of our bodies. The red and white paint that showed the way along St Paul's trail through south-western Turkey - were hidden under a thick layer of snow that blanketed the valley we were hiking through. The beauty of our surroundings comforted the fact that we were lost. The sun was still bathing our faces in a life-affirming warmth as we stumbled upon a number of goat-herders’ cottages. We opened one. Simple, dilapidated, empty. A few pieces of plywood nailed together, as air-tight as a cheese grater. A home in the summer for a goat-herder or picker of wild oregano, but abandoned in the winter when the snow-line encroached. It was…

Tajikistan is a beautiful emerald of a country that was once part of the USSR, squished between Afghanistan, China, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan; a country awash with turquoise rivers, green pastures and towering mountains. As you can imagine the varied influences make Tajikistan a mouthwatering smash up of cultures and people. The Tajik language for example is Persian but written with the Russian, Cyrillic, alphabet. However, Tajik is only one of over 9 languages spoken in the region with Russian being the preferred language for business and government. Fourteen of us arrived here with the aim of running across the country; up the Bartang Valley, from Afghanistan to the Chinese and Kyrgyzstan borders. Just under 300km. A route into the unknown. 14 years ago, I was on my bike in Kyrgyzstan…

Long voluptuous late-day shadows. Sputtery motorbikes, cackly kids, idle unamused adults. There is no hurry. Nothing pressing, nowhere to go. Unless they work in a fusi (shop) or get handicrafty, most Tuvaluans do little because there is little to do. And yet Funafuti Atoll's main coral road is abustle. We seek refreshment. In a tight black “Beautiful Since 1992” T-shirt, her hair yanked into a bulbous brown bun, Katalaina is the young doe-eyed clerk at Tefota Mini-Mart. Outside, crude art on the red-and-blue shipping container hawks Tefota Liquor Express and its “amazing beer garden.” A green taro leaf-shaped arrow points the way. But the amazing place isn't open. Illegally (so she claims), Katalaina sells me a sixer of Victoria Bitter. Daniel, Nico, and I each crack a can. Then another.…

Those harmless little bugs that have sticky feet that freak everyone out when they land on you, the noisy wee bugs you used to hold by the wings and chase girls at school with, well those are like a McDonald's Big Mac with extra cheese to the hungry summer trout. The cicada is a generic term for an insect that has over 3,000 varieties around the world. In New Zealand, we boast 42 unique species and subspecies (and I thought there was just one!). These bugs have prominent eyes set wide apart, short stubby antennae, and membranous front wings. They have an exceptionally loud song, produced by the rapid buckling and unbuckling of drum-like tymbals (which is the corrugated exoskeletal structure in case you didn't know). They typically live in…

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Nestled in the heart of the South Pacific and a mere 3-hour flight from Auckland, New Caledonia is a hidden gem beckoning travellers with its unique blend of untouched landscapes and exhilarating activities. Whether you're after a diving holiday exploring the world's largest lagoon, a heart-pounding mountain biking journey or traversing through lush rainforests and vast landscapes, New Caledonia will suit every adventure traveller's expectations. Not only does this little French slice of paradise offer unparalleled adventurous activities, but the destination is also home to a spate of sporting events that attract local and international sports enthusiasts every year. To maximise your holiday experience in New Caledonia, consider aligning your travel plans with one of these events. Hiking holiday The mainland, also referred to as Grande Terre has an extensive…

Think of a remote island in the South Pacific, an island with no rivers to add sediment to the water, no fringing reef to mix up the crystal clear ocean waters, incredible abundant marine life including large pelagic fish, stunning sea life and WHALES from late June through to October. Add to this an incredibly friendly population of just 1600 locals, first world services and accommodation and fantastic food and you're getting pretty close to what Niue has to offer! Niue has to be one of the most interesting, friendly and beautiful destinations I have ever visited. If you like rock pool swimming in stunning caves, snorkeling through a mix of crystal-clear salt water with a layer of cool fresh water on top, adventurous hikes and diving, Niue is the…

There are over 118 islands in Tahiti and an adventure to be found on every one. Tahiti is not just about the pristine water, although it is a major draw card, the interior is spectacular in its own right. The list of adventures to be found in this tropical paradise, are endless, and you don't need to be an expert to have the full Tahitian experience. Here are a few of the highlights. Surfing in Teahupo'o: Known globally for its colossal waves, Teahupo'o is a haven for surfers seeking an adrenaline-fueled ride. This wave is not for the faint heart and only the experienced. However, you can catch a water taxi out to the break to see the surf – taxi is available from the local marina. “Tahiti's allure extends…