With our date set, the next step for us was figuring out if we could even afford a trip like this. December 2015. Wednesday, 27 December 2017. Those familiar with the Guthook App used on most major US trails and some internationally, it is from the same creators. There are some great resources out there breaking down the cost of thru-hikes, such as backpacker.com and more importantly Facebook groups. Hiking New Zealand preparation te araroa trail travel. No wonder she was threatening to start charging us storage fees! Bye bye Germany. Preparation! December 2015. 26. Completed in 2011, it’s a 3000 kilometer trail extending from Cape Reinga in the North to Bluff in the south. With only 80 days (11 weeks and 5 days ... but who is counting?) Getting close to the big off, so how well prepared am I? Te Araroa (TA) stretches 3,000km (1,850mi) from north to south across New Zealand (NZ). 26. They are transitioning to the new name of Atlas Guides, but it looks identical. (Version française ci-dessous) Since starting the preparation for this trip, my knowledge on gear and my general assumptions on what you absolutely need on a five months hike have evolved a LOT. Related Posts. The Te Araroa trust is providing us with all information needed for the trail, updated maps and trail notes every year, trail management, … Given the amount of dollars that everyone spends on flights, gear, food, etc I think that everyone should be able … Te Araroa means “the long pathway” in Maori. This trek is unlike the popular national scenic trails of North America and the gear needed (and available brands) will differ somewhat. The Te Araroa Facebook group was a goldmine of information for us. To be honest, I don't know, but is it possible to feel well prepared for something like this? Wanaka. 21. January 2016. January 2016. October 11, 2020 / One of the biggest frustrations of long distance hiking, is figuring out exactly what you need to fuel you for your adventure. Te Araroa Walking the South Island. October 21, 2019 / After getting to Great Nanna’s house, one of the first things we did was go open all the mail that we’d been getting sent to her house. Doubtful Sound. Te Araroa (The Long Pathway) is New Zealand's long distance tramping route, stretching circa 3,000 kilometres (1,900 mi) along the length of the country's two main islands from Cape Reinga to Bluff.It is made up of a mixture of older tracks and walkways, new tracks, and link sections alongside roads. Te Araroa Preparation. Te Araroa Trail Preparation #1 : 4 Ways To Prepare For Te Araroa. 12. April 2016. Te Araroa, Te Araroa Trail Preparation, Thru-Hiking. Gluten Free Backpacking Food Recipes – What I Eat on a Thru Hike. Te Araroa Day 104 – Goat Pass. Te Araroa Hiker App New in 2016 was the Te Araroa Hiker App, which was hugely popular. Day 74: Te Kuiti to Waitomo – back on the trail. to go, preparation is shifting into a new gear. Having thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, I figured Te Araroa … Money for the Te Araroa. November 2015, 23:11. 2 Comments tom. Any questions we had about cost, food, gear, etc., we … 27. 26. It traverses the entire country; beaches, forests, mountains, volcanoes and cities and should likely take me four to five months to finish. This is all the stuff that she’d been getting in the mail and sticking in the back-room for us. I have daunting and exciting feelings towards starting Te Araroa and are constantly reminded by how challenging this journey is going to be. I was waiting for my final piece of gear to turn up from overseas, my Leki walking poles. Gear wise I'm good. Since work finished I have been doing various things, some just for fun and to get away from Auckland, and some in preparation for Te Araroa. Tramping the full length of the trail generally takes three to six months. 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