Ankle rest day 2-4: back in Auckland realising the pleasure of ankle sprains and on my way to become famous...

I had decided to go to Auckland to rest my ankle. So I took a bus and arrived…


Ankle rest day 1: sorting out gear, relaxing and a little bit of home...

It's so great. Four month ago I probably would have been (politely formulated)…


Day 74: almost Te Kuiti to Te Kuiti

After pushing it yesterday I was left with maybe 13km to town. I had decided…


Day 73: from Pureora to almost Te Kuiti - another very long day and a lot of time to think...

56km to the next city, Te Kuiti. The first 40km all on gravel road or State…


Day 72: Waihaha Hut to Pureora - a long day and better than expected

I left early today since I wanted to push out of the Pureora forest today -…


Day 71: Haunungaro Hut to Waihaha Hut - shorter day than expected and birthday celebration!

When I looked outside the window this morning clouds were again hanging low and…


Day 70: Taumarunui to Haunungaro Hut - a wet day...

I started out with a nice breakfast in town and checked the weather forecast…


Tongario Mountain Circuit - from Mangaturuturu Hut back to Whakapapa Village and onwards to Taumarunui

After making a hell fire ? in the hut yesterday I could barely sleep in the…


Tongario Mountain Circuit - from Rangipo Hut to Mangaturuturu Hut

When I got up today at 6.30h and stepped outside a fresh wind hit me from the…


Tongario Mountain Circuit - from Whakapapa through the desert to Rangipo Hut

The last side trip in this area. After my Team NOBO friends left me yesterday…