Ok so I’m not out climbing Everest or anything but for this girl who grew up on flatter than flat prairie land I can honestly say sometimes it almost feels like it!
Ahh feel the burn!
I know you’re laughing at me. I’m laughing at me too. One day I’ll get used to the ‘steep’ grades or what I consider to be steep. I’m slowly working my way up… literally.
I’ve spent quite a bit of time hiking since I’ve been here in the South Island. One hike/walk a weekend. I hate the gym and I love chocolate. I don’t like weights but I like amazing views so my alternative left is to hike. And really, I’m ok with that.
I’m on a mission to find some of the best hikes and walks in New Zealand. I’ve mostly stayed in the Canterbury region. Here are some great views I’ve got so far!
- Mount Roy
This was the climb of all climbs for me so far! Easy track as in its basically like a road but over 1500 meter high, it isssss steep! Worth every aching muscle for the views above! - Mt. Grey/Maukatere
One I’ve hiked a few times, it definitely gives you a good workout! With the morning fog sticking around I felt like I was in the jungle! - Mount Alford
A very deceiving hike for me. It started off quite flat which was only there to ease into the good climb of 1170 meters. - Rob Roy Glacier
I had no idea what to expect at the top of this climb but I absolutely loved. A bunch of little water falls, snow, I just loved this view! - Mount Richardson
There is a track on this mountain called Blowhard track. It lives up to its name. I was totally puffing getting to the top, but we made it! I wasn’t able to grab the best picture but you get a great view of the Puketeraki mountain Range. I’ll have to go up next time with a better camera!
Have you been on any of these hikes? What did you think? Any suggestions for my next one?
xo. Lauren
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Hi Lauren,Next time you`re up Mt Alford,the last section through the scrub before the summit ridge should be easier;two of us from the Mt. Somers Walkway put several waratahs/orange sleeves in place to define the track better.We`ve also attempted to keep the water off the track just up from the man`gate where you exit the bush.The problem is the cattle,who divert the water & it`s on farmland so we have little influence.Keep up the writing,I`m sure people will be inspired to try these hikes.
Cheers,Lew
That’s great Lew! You guys do great work!!