Danielle Wright hits the South Island ski fields, on a sled pulled by huskies.

In the Uruguayan countryside, Geoff Cumming embraces the philosophy of South America's original cowboys.

Following the kings of beasts on their hunt for breakfast is both thrilling and disconcerting, writes Aaron Smale.

Kayaking, mountain-biking, bridge-jumping, paragliding - as Simon Calder discovers, Slovenia is a mecca for extreme adventures on land and water.

Danielle Wright finally graduates off the bunny slope, with the help of a bicycle on three skis.

A new eco-tourism operation offers a different perspective on our native forestry.

The Himalayan region of Kashmir is usually in the headlines because of political tensions and violence, but amid the trouble lie an awe-inspiring landscape and some of the best back-country ski areas in the world.

Only hours after Judy Bailey completed the Tongariro Crossing, the volcano awoke from its century-long slumber...

Alex Tully finds Whakarewarewa Forest's bike trails easier than expected.

Edward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.

Kellie Blizard scales inner-city cliffs and surfs sand dunes in a Brisbane adventure.

Paul Rush takes a time travel journey through Fiordland's twilight zone.

Sheriden Rhodes explores the wonders of underwater Fiji with the son of the one of the greatest explorers of all.

Simon Winter reaches Finisterre on Spain's west coast... and starts thinking about his next adventure.

Joanna Mathers finds plenty to keep her happy away from the slopes.

Want to play in the snow but do something other than skiing? Danielle Wright is spoiled for choice around the South Island.

Steve Richards discovers an unexpected partiality for steep hill climbs on a Croatian cycling holiday.

Despite meeting only a couple on our trip, 79 Kiwis have completed the trek to Santiago de Compostela so far this year.

Simon Winter ponders a fellow walker's query as he nears the end of the Spanish Pilgrim Trail.

Simon Winter reaches a point on the trail where he can leave his worries behind.

Michael Burgess grapples with Outward Bound's tradition of testing mettle.

What's a fun way to see all the sights of Santorini on a budget and a tight time frame? The locals will tell you: by quad bike, of course.

John Parker gets a preview of a cycle trail that promises to be one of our finest.

Simon Winter finds himself thinking about, well, not much at all, on the Spanish Pilgrim Trail.

Mark Rowe travels to the largest island in Norway's Svalbard archipelago - a place of pristine landscapes and endangered wildlife.

Simon Winter shares 15 important things he's learnt after 20 days on the Spanish Pilgrim Trail.

James Russell and some mates head to the 'Naki to hang 10 and tame the waves of the reefs.