Thread: a cautionary tale...

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/115...amp-criticised

now i know the majority on here are well aware of the fickle alpine (and bush)conditions in NZ...
but we do get a few here coming from other countries ...a sobering story all should read .
the comment "we made a few mistakes" is probably one of the biggest understatements ive heard in a long time....so many poor decisions made by a couple who considered themselves experienced enough to do this without a true understanding of new zealands extreme and quickly changing weather