Recently I wanted to show a 'well done, you're done here - next steps' alert box once a student had completed a certain activitie/s. I had wanted to do this with the filtercodes {ifactivitycompleted X} filter, however it didn't work for a quiz so I had to do it manually. I share my hideous solution... Continue Reading →
Graces Stream Campsite: memories, closures and DOCs struggle with recreation
There's a hidden gem of a camping spot in the Wellington region. It's 'wild bush camping', but safe, easy and accessible. With no set sites or vehicle access, it's a proper adventure as you pick your camp among the trees and collect water from the stream. Your nervous mates can test their mettle and gear... Continue Reading →
Tramping: Totara Flats
With my mate R we took a car-swap tramp out to Totara Flats Hut, organised via the Meetup Wellington Tramping Group. R's party of four came from Holdsworth Roadend, and mine came from Waiohine. I have shown my groups timing in my photo, but we were bloody casual about our pace. Stopping for rests, views,... Continue Reading →
Tararua Ranges: Powell Hut
'Tramping in winter you need crampons and ice axes' I've heard. I haven't tramped in the snow but I want to go have a look. With a small dusting on the Tararua ranges, the Holdsworth-Jumbo circuit is the go - I put an ad on Meetup and a party of five gathers. I wake at 5am and stumble... Continue Reading →