Location: New Zealand

Mount Fyffe

Mount Fyffe summit

Explore the popular Mount Fyffe hike in New Zealandโ€™s Kaikoura range, offering ocean views, a scenic hut stay, and a ridge walk to the summit.

Mount Guy Loop

bridge out

Explore a 27K trail run featuring the ascent of Mount Guy and views of the Two Thumb range. An adventure for trail runners and hikers alike.

Mount Somers

summit cairn

Mount Somers is a moderate climb to a summit with some incredible views. Depending on skill level, the area offers multiple trip types.

Stony Bay Peak

summit views

The Stony bay Peak loop near Akaroa is only about 50% runnable, but the views are worth the steep hill climbing.

Mount Philistine

mount philistine summit

Mount Philistine is an excellent Grade 1 climb. It should be fun for both experienced climbers and beginners.

Rakaia Gorge

rakaia gorge viewed from the trail

Rakaia gorge is an easy day hike with multiple options for stopping points and peekaboo views throughout. Also makes for an easy trail run

Blyth Hut

blyth hut mount ruapehu new zealand

Blyth hut is an easy walk from all ages. The hut has ample bunks and is far enough off the round the mountain trail to visitors low.

Paparoa Track

paparoa track along the ridge line

Running the Paparoa track was the best way to get it done. Also the best way to run my first, and last, 50K.

The Footstool

climbing the tewaewae glacier at sunrise

The Footstool is a brilliant “small” peak near Mt Sefton. The remoteness of the peak was stunning despite it being in the hooker valley.