Last day of the walk. I approached it with nothing but dread and grim determination. Which felt wrong. The climbs … More
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Hiking the Overland Track – Day 5: Kia Ora to Windy Ridge
I was hobbling. Fresh blisters were now forming on the inner sides of both my heels, joining the blisters that … More
Hiking the Overland Track – Day 4: Pelion to Kia Ora
The rains finally abated. I stole out of my tent to the helipad and watched the clouds dance over the … More
Hiking the Overland Track – Day 2: Waterfall Valley to Lake Windemere
The winds and rain assailed us for most of the night, dying down only at daybreak. When I no longer … More
Hiking the Overland Track – Day 1: Ronny Creek to Waterfall Valley
The anticipation was high as we strapped on our gaiters and hoisted our backpacks to pose for a group shot … More
