Mount Owen via Granity Pass Hut The spectacular rocky mass of Mount Owen is the highest point in the Kahurangi National Park, standing at 1875m. It looms over a beautiful glaciated limestone karst landscape, famous…
Mount Owen – Day 1
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The Gillespie Pass Circuit
The Gillespie Pass Circuit If you're looking for a fantastic multi-day tramp with beautiful dense forest, mountains galore, wide valleys, rivers and a beautiful lake, then the 58Km Gillespie Pass Circuit in Mount Aspiring National…
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…
When you gotta go…
Backcountry Bathroom Etiquette If you're new to hiking or tramping and wonder how you'll get on with going to the toilet / using the bathroom on a long-distance trail or when you're out in the…
South West Coast Path Itinerary
South West Coast Path Itinerary I thru-hiked the UK South West Coast Path during June and July 2018. As it turns out I timed my hike to coincide perfectly with a very hot, sunny UK…
SWCP Day 37. Peak Hill, Sidmouth to Stonebarrow Hill, Charmouth
Today's distance walked - approx 38 kms (23.6 miles). Ascent - approx 1661m (5449 ft). I woke at 5.30am and spent a while getting myself together and finishing my blog for the past couple of…