The Lockett Range and Mt Cobb Tops We made the most of great weather over the New Year and headed into the Cobb to traverse the Lockett Range and Mt Cobb tops of the Peel…
Lockett Range and Mt Cobb Tops
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Waipakihi River – Kaimanawa Forest Park
Waipakihi River - Kaimanawa Forest Park Today's hike was one of those where we left a bit to chance. The aim was to head to the Waipakihi hut from Mount Urchin, but we were being…
Around the Mountain Ruapehu – Day 3
Around the Mountain Ruapehu - Day 3 This morning the weather gave us a window of opportunity to get off the mountain. The forecast was fine with lighter winds until around 11am, before more gales…
Te Araroa Trail Gear List – Tinytramper
Te Araroa Trail Gear List Below is my Te Araroa trail gear list, which I've combined a little with my South West Coast path gear list (slight differences between the two). It would be a…
SWCP Day 19. Marazion to Predannack Head
Today's distance walked - approx 30 kms (18.6 miles). Ascent - approx 922m (3025 ft) I left the campsite at 6.40am this morning. It was another gloriously sunny day with a little bit of breeze…
Te Araroa Trail Day 138. Mesopotamia Station – Bush Stream track – Forest Creek track – Felt hut – Off trail
Te Araroa Trail Forest Creek Track (off trail) We spent a wonderful night in the excellent accommodation at Mesopotamia Station. I spent the first couple of hours after lights out, sleeping on the sofa in…
Te Araroa Trail Day 65. Waitewaewae hut 1607.8kms – Otaki Forks campsite 1619kms
Te Araroa Trail - the day I took that wrong turn! I had an amazing night's sleep last night. Nature has overtaken me now, and I go to bed well before it's dark. Generally I'm…
Reliance on Technology?
After reading this timely reminder from Outside Online magazine, I'll definitely be taking paper maps on Te Araroa trail too! Does our reliance on technology makes the backcountry more dangerous? Share your comments below.