Author Archives: Marko Smitran

Eat Yer Minerals

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Marko Smitran

Statistics Distance: 27 km Elevation Gain: 1500 m C2C Time: 7.5 hours   June 16th, 2024 Mineral Peak (elev. 1474 m) is a rarely ascended peak perched high above Britannia Beach. It first aroused my attention while perusing maps two … Continue reading →

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South Island Bike Glamping

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Marko Smitran

All trips must start somewhere. This particular one was brewing for quite some time. Ever since my neighbour Jonah King moved to Victoria for a job this summer, I have been itching to visit him and do some exploring. With … Continue reading →

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Mount MacFarlane

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Marko Smitran

With May-long fast approaching I was yearning to get outside. Like an addict looking for his next fix, I was shaking with the prospect of scaling to the top of a mountain. I didn’t just want to go, I NEEDED … Continue reading →

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A Game of Chances: Not in Our Favour

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Marko Smitran

Part 1: Birth of a Ski Trip It is a dark and stormy night. Raindrops rap on my windowsill. My eyes have glazed over, centred on my tattered notebook. My hands scribble down the last question of my homework. I … Continue reading →

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