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Since starting this web-site in 1996, I have had a lot of enquiries asking for all sorts of different information. Hence, I have written this simple FAQ to answer most of these questions, plus some others. Feel free to email me if you have of more questions you would like answers for.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Tramping?
• What's the weather like in New Zealand?
• What gear do I need to take?
• Do I need a tent?
• What kind of footwear should I wear?
• How should I deal with (foot) blisters?
• What is a good tramping pack?
• What is a good sleeping bag?
• What are the 'Great Walks'?
• How do I tramp the Routeburn/Kepler/Milford tracks?
• What maps should I take tramping?
• Do I need to know how to use a compass?
• About the Mountain Radio Service
• List of some popular trips
• List of maps and the area they cover
• About the Department of Conservation (DoC
• About the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC)
• About the Mountain Safety Council (MSC)
• About Search and Rescue (SAR)

This site copyright 1999/2010 Antony Pettinger. The views expressed here do not necessarily represent the views of the OTMC Committee or other OTMC Members.