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This is what freedom feels like - Te Araroa - Chapter 3
In Chapter 3, I step into the raw wilderness of the South Island. The Richmond Ranges, rugged and remote, pushed me further than ever before, offering moments of awe, isolation, and complete freedom.
From weathering storms in the safety of mountain huts to standing atop Waihu Pass with snow-capped peaks in view, this chapter is a reminder of nature’s power to humble and inspire. The silence of the mountains spoke volumes, inviting reflection and gratitude for the fleeting beauty of each moment.
Km 1,700 to km 2,000. Wellington to Aurthur's Pass.
Instagram:
dandurham_
Learn more about the trail here:
www.teararoa.org.nz/
Music by Epidemic Sound
The gear I used:
Camera
Sony a7m4 - amzn.to/3YPSPOs
Lens
Sony 24-105 f4 - amzn.to/3O9OBMC
Memory Cards
Sandisk extreme pro 256gb - amzn.to/3VrSTTM
Water Filter
Sawyer Squeeze - amzn.to/4eA9n2x
Shoes
Hoka speedGOAT 5 - amzn.to/4fGEdHK
Socks
Silverlight Socks Crew - amzn.to/4hK2xdR
Shirt
Columbia Uitliy Ridge - amzn.to/3CrNeq0
Pack
Macpac Te Araroa 60L - amzn.to/4et0Gar
Sleeping pad
Sea to summit Eather Light XT - amzn.to/48MIXcE
Cutting board/bowl
Fozzils Snapfold Bowlz - amzn.to/3Z6d0c8
Power bank
Anker PowerCore - amzn.to/4hLlahw
Stove
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 - amzn.to/4ftChTA
Personal Locator Beacon - PLB
Garmin InReach mini 2 - amzn.to/48PAPs0
#nzadventure #teararoa #thruhike #hike #adventure #film #longwalk #walk
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  • @KarloHiriwa-oz9id
    @KarloHiriwa-oz9id 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is the 2nd time watching this amazing video ... makes me want to try .. was it scary

  • @TheAudaciousPath
    @TheAudaciousPath 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome storytelling as always Dan! I hope you keep this up. You have a lot of talent! 💜💜💜

  • @Hlowy
    @Hlowy 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great adventure, storytelling, shots, editing, and music on the background! I'm looking forward to the next chapter!

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow thank you so much!! Chapter 4 will be the final chapter and it’s coming sooon!!!

    • @Hlowy
      @Hlowy 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @dandurham_ Omg, I can't wait!!!

  • @alanrodriguez9355
    @alanrodriguez9355 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Incredible video man, greetings from Argentina.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks brother! Love to get to Argentina at some point!!

  • @dougwinter2653
    @dougwinter2653 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video and commentary . Thanks for sharing your journey

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much mate!

  • @GeorgeBeck100
    @GeorgeBeck100 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Here I was feeling sorry for you going over the Rintouls with no view and even more sorry when the weather packed in before Waiau Pass but man that was epic and the snow in summer. I've had that once and it is truly magical.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha yes quickly learnt that conditions could be very poor for one place but so much better at the next

  • @louistousain4353
    @louistousain4353 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Having walked theTA South Island myself and the Richmond Ranges three times and being addicted to TA videos, I can honestly say that this video is one of the best. You captured the adventure and the challenges.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow man thank you very much! I’d love to walk the Richmond ranges and Nelson lakes section again. Absolute highlight

  • @finncaswell
    @finncaswell 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely vid

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much mate!

  • @LordFlashheart
    @LordFlashheart 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is absolutely awesome.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much ! Glad you’re enjoying it!

  • @get_out_channel
    @get_out_channel 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    really cool videos, thanks! gimme the third chapter! haha... watching from Brazil

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha I’m glad you’re enjoying them! Chapter three is on its way 😁

  • @Huwey
    @Huwey หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving this, I live in NZ and have always wanted to do it

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you mate! Glad you're enjoying it :) It was lot of fun! and the trail is only getting busier so there's no time like the present!

    • @Huwey
      @Huwey 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the response! I just ssent the videos to my dad and he loves them too, as he's been a life long hiker. @@dandurham_ I was curious, is there a place where you can find other people wanting to do the trail, and the trail angels, like website or facebook page or something, or was that purely just through coincidence?

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your video was truly beautiful and inspiring. As a fellow creator, I appreciate the effort you put into it. Sub and 👍47

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much mate! Really means a lot 🧡🧡

  • @finncaswell
    @finncaswell หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this beyond description, I need do some of this.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you mate!! Highly recommend doing something crazy like it if you’ve got the time, there are loads of these thru hikes around the world, not all of them take 4 months haha

  • @leawesthues6366
    @leawesthues6366 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I guess stearing straught really does mean something different to everyone 👀 but we never capsized ! Thanks for another great video <3

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wasn’t targeted at anyone in particular 👀

  • @peterexpatkiwi
    @peterexpatkiwi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving your videos, beautiful cinematography and excellent voice over.

    • @peterexpatkiwi
      @peterexpatkiwi หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually, it’s not just the narrative- you’ve nailed the music. I’m following a couple of people on the TA right now but I normally mute a lot of it, because their music is driving me crazy. I’ve just realised I haven’t muted yours once. Respect

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha wow man thank you so much. I feel like I've spent wayyy too long trying to find the right tracks so it is absolutely lovely knowing someone is appreciating them. Thanks mate!

  • @someryoung2304
    @someryoung2304 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:55 read my mind, genuinely amazing stuff though mate proud of you.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you brother, can’t wait to make it happen in the Kyrgyz ❤ 🥾

  • @aprianto1985
    @aprianto1985 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice trip

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was quite the journey!

  • @user-kp5it2pq4z
    @user-kp5it2pq4z หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved it. Such a great, natural style.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! Hope you think the same about chapter 2 when it comes out!

  • @BurgerBoyda3rd
    @BurgerBoyda3rd หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video bro. Im one of the pilots for salt air and we fly over 90 mile everyday so its fun telling the tourist passengers why there are crazy people walking down the beach😂

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much man! Hahaha that I'd love to see some of their reactions, it was always a dream to get a hitch in a plane... 👀

  • @Nick_Collyer
    @Nick_Collyer หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome Video! I did the TA solo last year (as i was late in the season and the last one basically), but it looks so great having a crew. So when's the next thru hike?

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you brother! it was a lot of fun meeting people on the trail! I'm thinking about another one, not sure I'm going to have enough time for another one quite as long hahah. You got any planned??

  • @luanadicarlaschramme4807
    @luanadicarlaschramme4807 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing!! This is such a great video, looking forward to the next chapter 😍

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I'm working on chapter 2 now so it won't be long 😁

  • @paulinemcalpine7503
    @paulinemcalpine7503 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Music is so good.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Pauline! So much of the editing time was taken up by sifting through so many tracks... It feels so good knowing someone noticed hahah

  • @DianneParker-n9x
    @DianneParker-n9x หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this.

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Dianne!

  • @jasunskytearune9256
    @jasunskytearune9256 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a lovely video! I am planning on walking te araroa next year, will be following your journey! Would you share please what camera/lens you are using for filming the videos? Good luck! 💪

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing!! It’s such an incredible experience! I shot on a Sony a7iv with a 24-105 lens on the front. I’m not sure if I did it again that I’d be taking this big of a kit (it was pretty heavy). I’ve got links to some of the gear I took in the description if you want to have a closer look. If you’ve got other questions feel free to ask! Very happy to share any advice I can 😊

  • @talesfromthetrail2437
    @talesfromthetrail2437 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your vlog! We hiked TA in the 22/23 season and it just fills my heart to be taken back there. Can’t wait for the rest of your journey to come 😊

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing!! One of the main reasons for wanting to document the whole process was to be transported back and I'm so glad it's done that for you! Thank you for the love ❤️

  • @sayiinz1093
    @sayiinz1093 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super good video, The next chapters are gonna be wicked

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Currently working on chapter 2, feeling like there's a lot to live up too 😅 Glad you're along for the ride ❤️

  • @TheAudaciousPath
    @TheAudaciousPath หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great storytelling!! 💜💜💜

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Thats what I was hoping for 😊

  • @andyholloway5799
    @andyholloway5799 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got recommended you on a whim and I am stoked for the rest of this journey!!

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks man! Welcome to the journey!

  • @GeorgeBeck100
    @GeorgeBeck100 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant, loved it 😍💯

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much George!

  • @leawesthues6366
    @leawesthues6366 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got a little teary eyed for a second.... I can't find the words :) What a beautiful video, it was such a pleasure sharing the trail and that slice of life with you, and it is so great to have the opportunity to look back now, almost a year after starting in Cape Reinga

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much Léa, I'm so glad you were part of it all, it's going to be very nice to have these videos as a memory

  • @eszter.emlekszel
    @eszter.emlekszel หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a cool video, but even more awesome experience! 🙌🏻

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Eszter! You made new years so special for us! Thank you very much for looking after us, but i know it was so easy with us being the best guests and all that 🤪

    • @eszter.emlekszel
      @eszter.emlekszel หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ haha no lies were told! You made the walk into 2024 so smooth (no pun intended) 🙃

  • @FelicitreeMentoring-t7e
    @FelicitreeMentoring-t7e หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic my cuz!!! Can’t wait for chapter 2! 🥳 🥾 🏔️

    • @dandurham_
      @dandurham_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Felicityyy, hope chapter 2 is as good 😂

  • @lucascolwell9317
    @lucascolwell9317 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Josh-damn this is fire, and not HELL-fire 😂😂😂 😢😢😢😢😢😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅, am I right fellow praisers🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @leawesthues6366
    @leawesthues6366 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FIRST!!!

  • @VideoWatcher0847
    @VideoWatcher0847 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First!