The sign read “Track now open. Caution Advised. Condition of track itself very rough.” This had to be the perfect place to test a new set of boots - lots of exposed tree roots, steep in places, and steady rain to make it a bit muddy and slippery. I p

Enduring a brutal storm in the middle of the night, collapsed tents, falling off a log into a stream, getting lost, unwelcome encounters with wasps, eels the size of pythons, a seconddegree burn injury, hitting the proverbial wall, and - a first for

January 20th and it was time to test out just how hard the hardest 20k trail run actually is. I had entered when I was training for the Kepler Challenge(60k) and 20k seemed like a small training run to me. My plan was to dominate the Kepler and then

Skiing is one of the best pass times ever and over the years it has offered me some incredible experiences. Throughout the world ski resorts all have a few things in common, mountain scenery, fast paced action, downhill thrills and scary lifts! Often

If you’re going to be a mountaineer you’ve got to make peace with the fact that you are going to be a failure, repeatedly. Over the course of your climbing career you will attempt climbs you won’t get up because you’re (pick one or more) too scared,

25 year old Tom Mahuta Robinson embarked on an extreme adventure when he set out to design, build and row across the Pacific Ocean. He spent a total of 265 days at sea in complete isolation, travelled thousands of miles and experienced incredible hig

In the wild expanse of Fiordland, where rain is as common as sunshine, surviving a hike without a downpour is akin to winning the lottery. With over six meters of rainfall annually, and nearly 200 rainy days, staying dry is a rare luxury. Yet, amidst

In late December to January 2024 a large group of New Zealanders, hosted by Got To Get Out founder Robert Bruce, successfully trekked to Mt Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Most of the group achieved their goal of trekking to a height of 5364m above sea-l

Tom Mahuta Robinson is a 25-year-old adventurer and boatbuilder from Brisbane, Australia. In 2022, aged 23, Tom set off from Peru, in a boat he designed and built, on his most ambitious adventure yet - to become the youngest person ever to row the Pa

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Adventure Magazine has a long relationship with the legendary surf break in Tahiti, called Teahupoo, going back over 20 years. The choice of Teahupoo as the venue for the Paris Games surfing event has sparked debate about the venue's appropriateness

In the age of social media, the quest for attention and validation and click bait income has led individuals to increasingly extreme activities in the pursuit of viral fame. The allure of likes, shares, and comments has driven some to engage in dange

We had recently returned from Hokkaido, Japan when we heard the new of Isabella Bolton and Joshua Sellens. Sadly as these pages went to print two young Kiwis, Isabella Bolton, 21 And Joshua Sellens 33, lost their lives in an avalanche in Japan on Mt

Where did it all start? Purchasing Outdoor Action wasn’t exactly an impulsive decision. At the time, we were residing overseas in Brazil, deeply engrossed in the preparations for our wedding, seeking a fresh challenge. Our search for new opportunitie

From a young age, I have always had an innate draw to the outdoors, any chance I could get I would prefer it was spent outside. But everything changed when at 12 years old, I was introduced to fly fishing after my mother sent me to a fishing club on

Finn Bilous (Wānaka, 24) has finished in third place at the final stop of the 2024 Freeride World Tour, held on the formidable Bec des Rosses in Verbier, March 2024. Bilous put down an incredible run, including a gnarly 360 over the Hollywood cliff a

Cook Islands archipelago is comprised of 15 serene islands embraced by vibrant coral reefs. These islands are nestled some 900 kms distant from Tahiti, French Polynesia, and 800 kms from the Kingdom of Tonga, and about the 3 hour flight from Auckland

In March, four kiwi boys embarked on a three-month kayak journey from Cape Reinga to Wellington down the east coast of the North Island (about 2200 km). The team is made up of three Stewart brothers, Kurt, Connor and Drew, all originally from Whangar

The monitor-sized block that almost swept me from the ridge of the Evolution Travers in the Sierra Nevada, California. The monitor-sized block that almost swept me from the ridge of the Evolution Travers in the Sierra Nevada, California. The panic th

Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, is a tropical paradise that beckons adventure enthusiasts with its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and a myriad of thrilling activities. From exploring lush jungles to diving into the crystal-clear wa