“Well, come on feet” - Sarah from the 80’s movie The Labyrinth. This is a line that I’m pretty sure I am going to be saying to my feet everyday for the next year as I attempt to hike New Zealands Te Araroa 18/19 and the PCT in 2019. Enjoy the highlights on the Trek or follow me at www.uptothehills.com
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PCT Training on the Te Araroa
In November I put into motion the grand plan for my sabbatical year off work. The dream was the PCT in April, but with an entire year off work I
The Joy of Urban Hiking on the Te Araroa
When plans for the Te Araroa were put into motion, it was designed to take hikers through areas that highlight all of New Zealand. This includes
The Te Araroa – A Baptism of Sun, Sand, Mud, and Roads
It has been almost two weeks since I started the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. Before this, I had done many trails one to two weeks in length, but
Train for the PCT by Hiking 1,800 Miles on the Te Araroa
Most people train for the PCT by doing day hikes or a short multiday hike. I, on the other hand, plan to train for the PCT by doing 1,800 miles on