All tagged adventure
“Often in the mountains, we get caught up in doing. Running this trail, riding that park, competing in this event, climbing that face. Simply going out for a hike can seem like too little action, not pushing ourselves enough, not beating a personal best. But I think, in all honesty, that’s exactly why we need it.”
Most probably one of my biggest challenges but greatest achievements! Ski touring to Mueller Hut has been on my todo list for the past 3 years since living in New Zealand…
With changing seasons, Lake Wanaka takes on a whole new life. The lake reflects Autumn hues and the town slows slightly, sighing relief before Winter shows her pretty face and we're thrown into full ski mode. Check out the 5 top spots for Autumn hues in the heart of NZ’s Southern Alps…
You know that feeling. The startled, desperate reach for the alarm. Stumbling in the dark, avoiding knocking over your glass of water, hopelessly trying to keep it together as the sound of the penetrates your slumber and you’re thrust into the day before the sun’s even up. Yeah, 5AM starts suck.
Boarding my first of 3 flights in Queenstown, NZ, I had no idea what the Philippines 7,000+ islands had in store for me. Travelling solo, I had booked my flight in haste with the kind of "fuck it" attitude that I've become accustomed to using when you're a single gal in a big wide world…
New Zealand's Southern Lakes are often described as one of the most beautiful places in the world - and for good reason! Driving along the endless road around Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka and on to the stunning West Coast, there is something both wild and familiar about the stunning landscapes around every corner.
Arriving in New Zealand 3 days prior, I was still feeling pretty jet lagged when a friend suggested I joined a group of them climbing famous Roy's Peak, Wanaka. Checking out #royspeak on instagram for around the 50th time I thought yeah why not, can't be that hard...
