The start of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) does to hikers whatever you would consider the opposite of "ease them into the hike" (that's right, it fucks them in the back of a Volkswagen). The water sources hikers have to drink from (yes, you have … [Read More]
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Guide to Hiking Ball Pass Route in New Zealand
Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, South Island Length: 18.44 mi / 29.68 km Type: One-way (can road walk 6.2 mi / 10 km to make it a loop) Booking Required: No Permit Required: No Trailhead Location: White Horse Hill Campsite … [Read More]
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