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FOGGED IN

It comes in different forms, from the awe-inspiring southern ocean fog spilling over passes into the Wapiti country to frosty morning mist in the Urewera valley bottoms.

When you head up on to the wideopen tops it's tempting to leave your navigation essentials behind - it's open country after all - but when the clag hits you won't know if you're Arthur or Martha and it can actually become a bit scary. On the plus side, if you are patient, you can actually use fog to give you an advantage over the game you are seeking or close in on.

WHAT IS CLAG?

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