Te Araroa Trail
The Te Araroa Trail is New Zealand's premier long distance hiking trail. It opened in 2011 and at this stage is still a work in progress. The trail is... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 129 – I just hiked the Appalachian Trail
Mt Katahdin 22nd August 15.1 miles Abol Bridge (2174.7) to Mt Katahdin (2189.8) There was no way I was going to be late. The all you can eat buffe... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 128 – Food glorious food
Abol Bridge 21st August 11.4 miles (2163.3) to Abol Bridge 2174.7 We were lethargic in the morning. It was hard to get moving but when we started ... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 127 – I just ran out of food
I just ran out of food 20th August 30.3 miles Bushcamp (2133) to Bushcamp (2163.3) It was still dark when I lit my lightweight alcohol stove to ... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 126 – Night Hiking
Night Hiking 19th August 27.8 miles Bushcamp (2105.2) to Bushcamp (2133) I guess we were asleep so early last night that leaving to hike before 6... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 125 – Rain and low miles
Rain and low miles 18th August 19.5 miles Wilson Valley Shelter (2085.7) to Bushcamp (2105.2) The sore throat and swollen glands seemed to disapp... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 124 – The 100 mile Wilderness
100 mile wilderness 17th August 10.4 miles Monson (2075.3) to Wilson Valley Shelter (2085.7) I woke early and jumped in the shower before sunrise... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 123 – Into Monson, The last trail town
Monson 16th August 22 miles Bald Mountain Brook (2053.3) to Monson (2075.3) I'm not sure if it stopped raining last night. I woke to the constant... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 122 – Kennebec River Ferry
Kennebec River Ferry 15th August 18.6 miles Pierce Pond (2034.6) to Bald Mountain Brook (2053.2) With a lot of people at the campsite in the morn... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 121 – Happy 80th Birthday, Appalachian Trail
Happy 80th Birthday Appalachian trail 14th August 22.6 miles Safford Notch (2012) to Pierce Pond (2034.6) On 14th August 1937 the last section of ... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 120 – Deuce Bigelow Mountains
Bigelow Mountains 13th August 10.4 Stratton (2001.6) to Safford Notch (1212) My body felt great. My foot felt great. No rush to leave town. In fa... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring
AT Day 118-119 – Into the town of Stratton
Stratton 11-12 August 18.7 miles (1982.9) to Stratton (2001.6) The first steps of the day were a little tender. I was favouring my right foot an... Read more - Thru Hiking - Bicycle Touring