Not Exactly Laid Back New Zealand

Sure New Zealand has good wine, but not enough to keep Kiwis sedated. As reported in this piece from Outside Magazine, Kiwis are among the worlds most irrepressible adventurers. Perhaps it’s because the two islands have 125 prime whitewater rivers, ocean within three hours of anywhere, 27 peaks that soar above 10,000 feet, 14 national parks, and no large land mammals that can maim or kill you.