Chris Maclean – Tararuas, Publishing, and Nude Tramping

Chris Maclean is a historian, writer, and unapologetic solo tramper who has spent a lifetime in the hills.   In this episode, Chris shares stories of swimming rivers with a pack on his back, being rescued from the Ruahines after his heart gave out, and the joy (and occasional awkwardness) of tramping in the nude.   We also trace his journey from publishing *Tararua: The Story of a Mountain Range* to co-authoring *Tramping: A New Zealand History*, his reflections on working with Sean Barnett and Robbie Burton, and his thoughts on how the digital age changed the world of New Zealand outdoor publishing.   A rich, funny, and deeply human conversation about the land, its stories, and what it means to truly be immersed in the New Zealand outdoors. https://www.chrismaclean.co.nz/