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He found two lost teens on icy face. That was the easy part

Laurilee McMichael
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Editor·Taupo & Turangi Weekender·
9 mins to read

Turangi-based guide Terry Blumhardt, who put his life on the line in 2016 to rescue two teens trapped on Mt Tongariro, has received a special Search and Rescue award for his efforts. He talks to Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender editor Laurilee McMichael about the events of that day.

Search and Rescue is about teamwork.

But when Turangi-based professional guide Terry Blumhardt was rung by police and urgently asked to head into a storm atop Mt Tongariro to find two

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