I quit my job and decided to go backpacking. Below are my updates from the trail. I hope to just post enough pictures and details to make you all jealous. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jokecamp/ - Joe

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

On top of Mount Ngauruhoe


On top of Mount Ngauruhoe, originally uploaded by jokecamp.

The other day I did the Tongariro Crossing just south of Taupo. It is often regarded as one of the best day hikes in the world. We probably hiked a good 9 hours. The picture above shows the optional hike up Mount Ngauruhoe, which stands at about 2200 meters. It was a very difficult hike and required a lot of hand over hand scrambling. The view on top was above the clouds and amazing but was freezing cold.

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