Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Ode to Tongariro Crossing

km 18-19.4: the never-ending rainforest

km 17: done and done

km 13-16: finally SUNSHINE


km 12: descent from Central Crater

Emerald Lakes

km 10ish: summit of the Red Crater. frostbitten. no visibility. where are we?


km 7.25


km 5-6: the Devil's Staircase



km 2-4: making our way to the Soda Springs

km 1: 6:30 a.m. and so excited to start the hike!