Tramping: Holdsworth > Jumbo Circuit

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 →

Tararua Ranges: Powell Hut

'Tramping in winter you need crampons and ice axes' I've heard. I haven't tramped in the snow but I want to go have a look. With a small dusting on the Tararua ranges, the Holdsworth-Jumbo circuit is the go - I put an ad on Meetup and a party of five gathers. I wake at 5am and stumble... Continue Reading →

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