Dec 12, 2017
Today was a tough one. 20 miles down the river valley. The sun blazed and we longed for a some shady bush walking. #newzealand #teararoa #waiaupasstrack #sweatybetty #2039km
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Today was a tough one. 20 miles down the river valley. The sun blazed and we longed for a some shady bush walking. #newzealand #teararoa #waiaupasstrack #sweatybetty #2039km
Caroline Creek Bivvy. I can't believe they're decommissioning this hut, it's practically brand new. (When we arrived a German man was burning his socks outside. Not sure why.) #newzealand #teararoa #waiaupasstrack #carolinecreekbivvy #backcountryhut #twomanbiv #salubriousaccommodations #worstsandfliesever #germansockburner #2037km
The rest of the day's tramping was spent following the Waiau River. (We didn't make it to a hut tonight and had to camp out on the river bank.) #newzealand #teararoa #waiaupasstrack #waiauriver #2033km
Finally below the snow. #newzealand #teararoa #waiaupasstrack #relief #2031km
The descent was extremely steep in places. This, coupled with the snow, led to some seriously hairy moments coming down. (Lucy described it as the most terrifying experience of her life.) #newzealand #teararoa #waiaupasstrack #steepandslippery #bumskiing #seatofyourpants #2030km