Category: Hiking

At the very top of Mount Fuji

Climbing Mount Fuji

A priority destination for this round the world trip, I timed my visit to Japan to coincide with the climbing season of Mount Fuji. The route to the top is an easy walk, and can only be done from July to mid-September.

Red Crater, Tongariro Alpine Crossing

In Review: 69 Days of Backpacking in New Zealand

Pictures, costs, favorite hikes, and how it is to travel in this must-see country.

Heaphy Track

Heaphy Track Day 4: Heaphy Hut to Kohaihai

This post is part of a series called 8 Great Walks in New Zealand Previous entry: Day 3 – James Mackay Hut to Heaphy Hut Part of the New Zealand…

Sunset over Heaphy River mouth, Heaphy Track

Heaphy Track Day 3: James Mackay Hut to Heaphy Hut

This post is part of a series called 8 Great Walks in New Zealand Previous entry: Day 2 – Perry Saddle Hut to James Mackay Hut Part of the New…

Heaphy Boot Pole, Heaphy Track

Heaphy Track Day 2: Perry Saddle Hut to James Mackay Hut

This post is part of a series called 8 Great Walks in New Zealand Previous entry: Day 1 – Brown Hut to Perry Saddle Hut Part of the New Zealand…