Attempting to summit Mt Taranaki (aka, Mt Egmont) is a test of both endurance and weather, irrespective of the season. On this day in January, it was cloudy, windy and wet with the odd rock slide to boot. While we didn’t quite make the summit due to the inclement weather, we did the next best […]
Day Hikes
Australia: Bluff Knoll
Having been born and bred in Western Australia, and staying on my Uncle and Auntie’s farm near the foot of the Stirling Ranges, I would often look up and marvel at this lovely peak called Bluff Knoll (1,095m/3,592ft). ‘One day I will climb that peak’, I said quietly to myself – well it only took […]
USA: Multnomah Falls, Oregon
Looking for a short day hike just out of Portland? Well, a hike to the top of Multnomah Falls, 542ft (165m), may just whet your appetite – and more so. Located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to the Columbia River, there are several hiking options or loops you can take. […]
USA: Tolmie Peak, Mt Rainier National Park
Planning on visiting Seattle, we wanted to climb Mt. Rainier (4,392m/14,410 ft). As all bookings with established climbing guides were booked out well in advance, the next best thing was to try and see it up close and personal. So, with a limited amount of time, the advice was to hike up to Tolmie Peak […]
New Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Winter Crossing
The Tongariro Alpine winter Crossing with its amazing views is awe-inspiring. So, after having hiked it in summer, it was time to try it over winter. Often described as one of New Zealand’s greatest day hikes, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing can be a challenging journey across a remarkable volcanic landscape. Even more so in winter. […]