When researching the trail and talking to others, there were definitely sections that got my attention. I survived the Richmond Range, and I knew that Nelson Lakes was another section ‘to survive.’ Side note: little did I know that the… Continue reading

I spent a bit of time putting together a post of the Queen Charlotte Track and the Richmond Range, but then lost it. Argh! Then lost all interest in blogging. I’ll at least post some photos, as the words escape… Continue reading

I’m still learning this blogging thing. While walking, I think of so much to write about. But when I wait a week or longer to put a post together, I find myself at a loss. So this will be picture… Continue reading

Just downloaded these, from Cam (fellow hiker), who has a great camera and likes to use it. I don’t ‘do’ many selfies, but I’ll begrudgingly post these, because they’re pretty decent. Continue reading

A much anticipated hike over the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the Round the Mountain Track turned out to be fabulous. The weather was quite variable over the Crossing, ranging from high fog to very cold wind and rain, changing every… Continue reading

I’ll let some photos drive the narrative. The majority of the New Zealand population lives on the North Island, around 75% (most of whom live in Auckland). The trail goes in and out and around many small towns, and Auckland… Continue reading

I arrived in Kaitai (most northern town by air) on 11/28/23. Hit the grocery store for my first of many over supplies of food and made my way north. Used a taxi for part way, then hitched. The trail normally… Continue reading