Jonesing for a challenging solo tramp but still unsure of my current abilities, the weather gods agreed - Saturday was a time to tackle the Holdsworth-Jumbo Circuit, the 'great walk of the Tararuas'. I wake at 5:30am and am treated to a stunning sunrise over the Remutaka range driving to the road end. I'm not the... Continue Reading →
Tramping: Atiwhakatu Hut loop via Gentle Annie Saddle and Pinnacle Ridge
We meet at Platform 9, Wellington Rail Station - there's five of us on this eight person Wellington Meetup Tramping group trip after some uncool last-minute quitting by various 'attendees'. We struggle to know who's coming - there's a bunch of other trampers here loading up as well. Eventually introductions are made and we decide to take... Continue Reading →