Category Archives: Trip Prep

Gear & Pack Weight

Posted on October 10, 2014 by KC

When I read blogs about other tramper’s hikes, the posts all eventually come around to what hiking gear is carried.  It especially revolves around something called “base weight”.  This is the weight of the backpack and everything in it, minus the … Continue reading →

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New Trail Maps and Notes

Posted on September 20, 2014 by KC

The Te Araroa Trust has recently updated the maps and trail notes.  The previously mentioned 3068km length has been officially revised to 2996km by replacing some of the road walk sections with new bush tracks and by eliminating much of … Continue reading →

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Te Araroa

Posted on September 7, 2014 by KC

I’ve created this blog with the intent to keep family and friends informed of my progress during a hike of New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail.  I will update the blog roughly on a weekly basis as I reach towns and cities where … Continue reading →

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