Listen to Hazel Phillips on The Tramping Life podcast.
Hazel reflects on early tramping trauma, the 'stupid' Harper Pass tramp, and experiences that don’t always go to plan — from river mishaps to self-arresting on snow.
We discuss Hazel’s writing, including her books Solo and Fire & Ice, her fascination with the hidden histories of huts, tracks and tragedies, and the research process behind uncovering those stories. Hazel shares insights into balancing writing, work, and tramping, her views on managing high-use tracks like the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and what’s next with her upcoming book Great Hearts, focusing on early women climbers in the Aoraki / Mount Cook region.
It’s a wide-ranging conversation about resilience, risk, and storytelling. Listen here.
