Greenwash

A slightly cynical look at green wash statements on carbon credits and jet travel.

Samoa Cycle hire begins

Bike Hire service in Samoa is proving very popular.

Nepal trip update

We have 13 people on the Everest trips trip so far.  There is space for more and a weekend opportunity to see how you would fit in with the group.

Milford Routeburn Kepler

5 May 2010

Last weekend 28 Ridge Runners arrived in Te Anau intending to run the Fiordland Great Walks over three days.  It was also the end of a storm cycle that had bought severe flooding to the area.

Ecuador 2011

Galapagos Islands, volcanoes, highlands, devils nose train ride, Amazon jungle.  Lots to see and do in this very easy travelling country.

23 day trip.

Nepal 2010 Everest Base Camp Walk

A leasurely walk in to Everst Base Camp from the road end near Jiri with the chance to take in a few more challenging extensions.

Departs at the beginning of October.

Nepal Marathon October 2010

Travel together from New Zealand for the month of October 2010, exploring Nepal in a trip that culminates in a Marathon starting at 5,500m.

There are opportunities to explore the remote Renjo and Cho La passes and to attempt the 6,100m Lobuche East. 

Side trips to remote villages will provide opportunities to see aspects of Nepal village life that are disappearing on the main trails.

Northern Laos cycle and trek

This 14day trip across Northern Laos is designed for a variety of fitness levels. We begin by zip lining in the jungle canopy to tree houses for overnight stays. We will trek into very remote villages, undertake mahout (elephant driver) training, explore parts of the Mekong River and enjoy the delights of Luang Prabang, a World Heritage city.

Samoa Cycle Tours

It's hard to know whether to call this a cycle tour (we ride 180kms around the island of Savaii), a beach camping holiday (we stay on pristine beaches in quiet villages in huts or Fales that are more like camping) or a snorkeling holiday (there is superb snorkeling every day amongst the coral).

Antarctica Sailing and Kayaking

This is your chance to experience Antarctica as one of just 6 guests aboard a thoroughbred sailing yacht, where you will be wowed by the spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife of one of the last wildernesses on earth. As a small flexible group we can tailor-make our adventures and adapt itineraries to satisfy even the most seasoned adventure traveler.

Patagonia Sail and Kayak

Sail and kayak amongst the ice of the tidewater glaciers in some of the most majestic fiords in the world.