Te Araroa
Trail Profile: Te Araroa, Your Guide to the Best Way of Experiencing New Zealand
Considering a hike on New Zealand's long trail? This trail guide for Te Araroa will get you started on the right foot.
After the Embers Have Faded: Closing Thoughts | Te Araroa NoBo
Where to even begin…? First off, that was a wild ride! To recap for any newbies, we hiked the South Island of Te Araroa going northbound and started on February...
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 wilderness and urban areas....
The Wandering La Vignes Live, at an REI Near You!
Hey hiking friends! Do you live in Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Boulder, or Denver? Do you want to talk to real-life Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and former AT...
How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 5
Well, as it turns out, I wasn’t quite done gushing about New Zealand. In December and January, my husband and I are going on a speaking tour at 8 REIs...
How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 4
Food, glorious food! How different is food in New Zealand? Just ask Frodo.
How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 2
Te Araroa in New Zealand is the upside down version of the Appalachian Trail … find out why!
How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 1
Thanks to Hollywood's newfound infatuation with hiking, foot traffic on American trails has gone bonkers. But there is a whole world of trekking out there beyond U.S. borders with a...
Who I am and Why I’m Hiking 5,000 miles
Hello Readers! I am not your typical Appalachian Trials writer. I didn't hump a 40 pound pack from Georgia to Maine preaching the gospel of shelters, trail community and self-discovery. I...