Joal and Jenny

Hello! We’re Joal and Jenny, a British couple who love spending time outdoors any which way we can. We first learnt that we liked hiking in Nepal where we made up our own route through the Annapurna mountain range. From here we’ve done a fair few in the United Kingdom steadily becoming more self sufficient. In 2018 all this culminated in us hiking Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. Now we’re hooked, always keeping an eye out for our next adventure. Currently hiking: Te araroa in New Zealand

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UltraTNT: The Newest Material for Ultralight Tarps & Tents

UltraTNT: The Newest Material for Ultralight Tarps & Tents

Discover the potential of UltraTNT, a revolutionary fabric challenging the ultralight gear landscape for tarps and tents. Explore its unique features, benefits, and how it compares to popular materials like DCF and silnylon. Find your next lightweight shelter solution here.

Aug 10, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Salomon Ultra Glide 2 Trail Runner Review

Salomon Ultra Glide 2 Trail Runner Review

With excellent traction and responsive cushioning, the stylish Salomon Ultra Glide 2 could be the perfect shoe for your next trek.

Jul 17, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa: Part 11 – A wheely good time

Te Araroa: Part 11 – A wheely good time

  Whilst the hiking part of the Te Araroa south island had concluded, we still had 90ish kms to go in order to connect our journey from

Mar 3, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa Part 10 – the final adventure week: crossing the Rakaia and Rangitata

Te Araroa Part 10 – the final adventure week: crossing the Rakaia and Rangitata

In our final week hiking the Te Araroa we cross two large rivers and cover 250km on foot from Arthur's pass to lake Tekapo

Feb 21, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa: Part 9 – you can not (Arthurs) pass

Te Araroa: Part 9 – you can not (Arthurs) pass

I'm quite impressed I've gone 9 blog posts without a lord of the rings (miss) quote in my title but here we are! As relaxed as a boiled egg

Feb 11, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa: Part 8 – The second coming

Te Araroa: Part 8 – The second coming

Monk robes The lakeside town of St Arnaud was small but the alpine lodge coupled with the gas station directly opposite made it easy to do all

Feb 4, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa: Part 7 – We are Tramily

Te Araroa: Part 7 – We are Tramily

With rain lashing against the windows all night, the overcrowded hut at Slaty in the Richmond Ranges with noisy mattresses didn't make for a

Jan 30, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa: Part 6 – Queens and Riches

Te Araroa: Part 6 – Queens and Riches

Finishing the Queen Charlotte track Waking up in 2023 we were anticipating a day which would be more of a "linking" day. The Te Araroa is

Jan 21, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa: Part 5 – New year, new direction

Te Araroa: Part 5 – New year, new direction

Time for reflection A Xmas photo of the newly married Hos's The Christmas period gave us room for thought and reflection. We mused on how the

Jan 15, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Te Araroa: Part 4 – Wanaka wedding crashers

Te Araroa: Part 4 – Wanaka wedding crashers

Our next section saw us leave Queenstown and the Southlands behind as we entered the Otago region of new Zealand. The result was a rise in spirits

Jan 9, 2023 : Joal and Jenny