Absolutely loved this Aaron. I have been watching during my coffee breaks over the last few days and it's been pure escapism. A fantastic journey and beautifully filmed and narrated. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us all
Well done Aaron! 3000 km is no mean feat. I, as others have, enjoyed your journey and sharp videos. I last tramped your favourite place, Nelson Lakes NP in 1999 & am now long past such pursuits. I lived my first 22 years in Nelson & climbed the highest peak in the Richmond range, Mt.Richmond & another high one, Mt. Fishtail. Videos such as yours bring back the old days- I stayed in Rocks Hut a number of times over 60 years ago when it had a dirt floor, tin walls and sacking bunks. But we loved it! Keep on journeying! Kia kaha! Peter Archer
I am glad you enjoyed Peter, and thank you for your words of encouragement. It is always wonderful to hear of people’s past hiking experiences, especially when they are back when I was just a baby! Hope you are keeping well, and thank you for stopping by.
Outstanding, Aaron. You should be very proud of what you have achieved. My brother and I are setting out out on our own sectional odyssey come late October at the ripe old age of 66 and 70. First stage........to Auckland. It's going to be a wonderful challenge! Go well, Aaron.
Second time I am watching this now. Cheers Aaron for taking the time to capture your experience on the Te Araroa. It's been a privilege to virtually share this experience alongside you.
Absolutely amazing!! This is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing your adventures & experience with us, much appreciated. I could imagine what the moment was like when you finished this hike and reached Bluff ❤️.
I have this downloaded on my phone so I can watch it offline (You Tube premium 👍🏾😁), and today I watched it as I was travelling home on the bus after a week with my mokos. ❤️ You are a very talented film maker, plus your thoughts on life have depth and wisdom. I love your narration, plus your inclusion of other interesting people along the way. Excellent work, keep it up! So many fans out here - for me it is because you are authentic, humble and down to earth that I am truly enjoying your vlogs. 👍🏾 🌳 😊
Thanks Aaron for filming this journey. I've been dreaming about doing this for years now and am planning on a 2023 TA. I loved how human your video was. And almost wept for you when your tent was flooded - what a nightmare!
I have only just started watching your video so i don’t know what is in it as of yet, but I’m so glad you have released this video of something your passionate about and not felt compelled to do a reaction to the new album. I’m glad you stayed true to where you are at now. Although i have personally loved all of your videos from that time in your life and honestly do miss them and think of them when watching the other channels as no one ever quite does it the way you did.
Hello Aaron, very pleased to finish the TA at Bluff just prior to Easter. Even better, this weekend, meeting Fiona and Marie from Germany in Taupo to do some National Park walks. Keep up these entertaining videos- you are talented my friend.
Aaron, you've managed to capture some of the awe inspiring essence of this journey, your movie just make me miss the trail even more. Thank you for providing the memories. I was also on the 2021-2021 season but we didn't meet (I recognised a few of your fellow hikers, such as Milly and Tim). Only having my snapshots your movie captures the beauty for me. Early starts and stunning light. Something for me to pass on to family and friends thank you Aaron.
Hi Dion, thank you for your very kind words - it brings me a lot of joy knowing that I could provide something like that for you. Too bad we didn't meet, but the fact we met mutual people is exciting nonetheless. All the best.
Awesome job Arron!!! You really captured the essence of the peace and beauty of trail life, it very nearly brought me to tears! So awesome to re live the journey though what you captured. And to watch how the rest of the trail went for you, and a few of the other Nov first crew! Yeah Orange life 4 ever!
Really enjoyed this Aaron. It brought back so many great memories of our own walk and the times we crossed paths with you. Great video! Alastair and Janice.
Hey Aaron, I emailed you for some tips about the TA a couple of months back and - we’ll after learning tons of new things and 2 1/2 months of the trail I’ve got 500k left to go and I’m here watching this video again - I’m getting pretty darn emotional seeing this haha Thank you ❤
Excellent video. Really enjoyed watching. I learned a lot about ur journey. Thank you for sharing your experience. Congrats on your amazing achievement.
Beautiful film my dude! A phenomenal achievement too, congrats on finishing the trail. Some of the cinematography is mind-blowing, I imagine the scenery was even more surreal in person! I appreciate how much extra effort you must have put in to get all the different shots, but I'm sure you'll agree it was more than worth it now that you've got this incredible film to look back on and to always remember from. I love the idea of doing something like this (on a much much smaller scale for sure) and just immersing yourself in nature for a while, but I also don't have the energy to move across my bedroom most days 😂 But yeah. Much love Aaron and congrats again 💛
Well done Aaron both for completing the trail and putting together a very interesting video account of your adventure. Although it was long very long in fact, I watched it in one session with some thanks to covid and our present level 4 lockdown. I did however held my interest throughout, credit to you for a good job in video editing and while your narration was minimal it was thoughtful and timely. Good job and thanks for sharing the trail.
Te Araroa is one of my biggest dream. Your film inspired me a lot. Within a few day I'll begin the visa process I hope I can see this beauty with my own eyes this year. Thank you for you film, Aaron.
I've got visa and tickets! I will be in New Zealand on February 2 and then start my journey NOBO (South Island Only). I am so excited. Thank you again!
A beautiful record worthy of your great achievement and an inspiration for those of us yet to make the trail. Photography and music unfolded to match the subtle ever changing rhythm and mood of the landscape. All the best for future journeys
Aaron this is the best film there is on the Te Araroa. As a fellow thru hiker class of 2019-2020, you portrayed beautifully what the TA is emotionally and physically. Such good memories that brings longing to my heart, as you said i will never forget this journey. Big thank you for sharing. As a side note what mike are you using for your sound?
Just finished watching this, wow, wow, wow. Beautiful documentary of your journey, thankyou for sharing with us and well done on finishing, you're a champ mate 💪🏾💙
Iv watched alot of youtube vids in my time....this video is in my top 10. I shouldnt call it a video...more like an experience. You have a remarkable gift in story telling, never stop.
Mate, that was absolutely amazing. Your filming and production was spot on. I'd like to do some research, and maybe look at an October start. Thanks for your inspiration!
Hey man, thank you so much for your video. You made my day, you made my week, you made my wish to hike te araroa become a plan. Inspiring amazing views you've catched for your video matched perfect with that soundtrack! Keep up your hike through life, may it never end! Except you've found something that's worth for to rest!
absolutely incredible, thanks for transporting me to new zealand over the past 80mins! I hope to one day walk this trail, europe is on the menu first this summer :) greetings from belgium
Fantastic journey, beautifully filmed and edited. Would love to do this also. You looked to have a light pack load which i really love, what weight were you carrying? I would like to keep it light also. Keep dreaming. Colin
Aaron, Thanks for your thoughts and comments on tramping the TA. I hope to do this when my teenage children have finished school / university - 10 years time. Living currently in S Korea I may be able to visit to see possible section hikes etc. Best wishes Phil
Oh yeah!! I’ve been waiting a year for this!!! And it’s better than I could have thought. This is something I’d love to do, especially with where I am in life right now, totally directionless. I need something to break me out of my head and leaving society like this to push myself to an challenging but attainable goal is exactly what I need. Some kind of purpose and direction to go
Thank you. No fully-waterproof shoes. One pair I used had a Goretex later though (didn’t really like it, got heavy and took a long time to dry);better to use light, quick-drying shoes.
I have watched this twice, so well put together. I hiked the PCT last year and hope to hije TA in Nov 22 if allowed in. Thank you for the inspiration 😀
This is epic🎉Great pictures, wonderful music. Thank you ❤
Thank you!
Absolutely loved this Aaron. I have been watching during my coffee breaks over the last few days and it's been pure escapism. A fantastic journey and beautifully filmed and narrated. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us all
That's so nice to hear! Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed.
Lunch break for me ;) works as well than meditation to find peace 👌
Sometimes you stumble upon something beautiful on TH-cam, wondering how it hasn’t got 10-100x the views. This is amazing!
Huh, been here before. Knew the video was familiar!
Beautifull eh
Well done Aaron! 3000 km is no mean feat. I, as others have, enjoyed your journey and sharp videos. I last tramped your favourite place, Nelson Lakes NP in 1999 & am now long past such pursuits. I lived my first 22 years in Nelson & climbed the highest peak in the Richmond range, Mt.Richmond & another high one, Mt. Fishtail. Videos such as yours bring back the old days- I stayed in Rocks Hut a number of times over 60 years ago when it had a dirt floor, tin walls and sacking bunks. But we loved it!
Keep on journeying! Kia kaha! Peter Archer
I am glad you enjoyed Peter, and thank you for your words of encouragement.
It is always wonderful to hear of people’s past hiking experiences, especially when they are back when I was just a baby!
Hope you are keeping well, and thank you for stopping by.
Real master piece! Better than a lot of movies, the landscape, the Music , the story! Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed, thanks Edward!
Outstanding, Aaron. You should be very proud of what you have achieved.
My brother and I are setting out out on our own sectional odyssey come late October at the ripe old age of 66 and 70. First stage........to Auckland.
It's going to be a wonderful challenge!
Go well, Aaron.
Thank you John, and good on you both. Best of luck and enjoy the trail!
What a great watch. I did the south island solo in 2011, so nice to see the route back in detail. Great production.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching 😀
Second time I am watching this now. Cheers Aaron for taking the time to capture your experience on the Te Araroa. It's been a privilege to virtually share this experience alongside you.
Appreciate the support, thanks man.
Beautifully done! Great balance of music, natural sound and comments.
Thank you!
You captured the journey so beautifully! I plan to hike the TA this year and this has made me even more excited.
Thank you! Good luck 🙂
The legend is back! Incredible video, it truly made me emotional.
There is so much to love about this video! Excellent! New Zealand is absolutely gorgeous.
Amazing video. Congrats on completing such a long trail. That's a story for a lifetime.
Cheers mate, it sure is :)
Absolutely amazing!! This is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing your adventures & experience with us, much appreciated. I could imagine what the moment was like when you finished this hike and reached Bluff ❤️.
Thanks for watching Sarah!
I have this downloaded on my phone so I can watch it offline (You Tube premium 👍🏾😁), and today I watched it as I was travelling home on the bus after a week with my mokos. ❤️
You are a very talented film maker, plus your thoughts on life have depth and wisdom.
I love your narration, plus your inclusion of other interesting people along the way.
Excellent work, keep it up! So many fans out here - for me it is because you are authentic, humble and down to earth that I am truly enjoying your vlogs. 👍🏾 🌳 😊
I’m going to share this in with so many people! Inspiring work:)
Thanks Aaron for filming this journey. I've been dreaming about doing this for years now and am planning on a 2023 TA. I loved how human your video was. And almost wept for you when your tent was flooded - what a nightmare!
Thanks Nicky - don’t stop dreaming!
What a fantastic watch. Inspirational. Beautifully shot. Congratulations on a fantastic achievement. Thanks for posting - superb!
Thank you very much Shae!
I have only just started watching your video so i don’t know what is in it as of yet, but I’m so glad you have released this video of something your passionate about and not felt compelled to do a reaction to the new album. I’m glad you stayed true to where you are at now. Although i have personally loved all of your videos from that time in your life and honestly do miss them and think of them when watching the other channels as no one ever quite does it the way you did.
Awesome journey, thanks for sharing it.
Aaron congratulations on completing the TA. Excellent video. Lots of familiar faces and great memories.
Thank you Andrea! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trail experience.
Hello Aaron, very pleased to finish the TA at Bluff just prior to Easter.
Even better, this weekend, meeting Fiona and Marie from Germany in Taupo to do some National Park walks.
Keep up these entertaining videos- you are talented my friend.
Finally got around to watching the whole thing. What a great documentation of your journey. Such awesome footage and inspiring narration too!
That means a lot! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Aaron, thank you very much for sharing this unforgettable cinematographic masterpiece of the most interesting and certainly very demanding Te Araroa 😍
My pleasure!
Waht a beautiful film, fantastic effort. Hope to follow in your muddy footsteps later this year.
Aaron,
you've managed to capture some of the awe inspiring essence of this journey, your movie just make me miss the trail even more. Thank you for providing the memories. I was also on the 2021-2021 season but we didn't meet (I recognised a few of your fellow hikers, such as Milly and Tim). Only having my snapshots your movie captures the beauty for me. Early starts and stunning light. Something for me to pass on to family and friends thank you Aaron.
Hi Dion, thank you for your very kind words - it brings me a lot of joy knowing that I could provide something like that for you.
Too bad we didn't meet, but the fact we met mutual people is exciting nonetheless.
All the best.
Just loved this, thank you for all your hard work, and putting together such a beautiful video for the rest of us to enjoy.❤
Appreciate the support ❤️
Yeah Aaron this was cool to watch, really enjoyed it, well done👍💯😎
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😊
Awesome job Arron!!!
You really captured the essence of the peace and beauty of trail life, it very nearly brought me to tears! So awesome to re live the journey though what you captured. And to watch how the rest of the trail went for you, and a few of the other Nov first crew! Yeah Orange life 4 ever!
Hey Willow, much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed.
Way Coooool, extremely enjoyable...bravo Aaron👏
Cheers Carol!
Beautiful story Aaron
amazing landscape
Really enjoyed this Aaron. It brought back so many great memories of our own walk and the times we crossed paths with you. Great video! Alastair and Janice.
Thank you Alastair, I’m glad you enjoyed. Hope you guys are doing well!
Excellent story and presentation of the journey. Well done Aaron!!
Thank you Mark!
Beautiful work mate... I'm starting this journey very soon when I return home to NZ. This really makes me even more excited to dig into it. Cheers
Thanks, and I'm excited for you! Where are you coming from, if I may ask?
@@AaronRossPhoto Amsterdam! Been away for too long, and Te Araroa feels like the perfect way to reunite with home :)
@@fastasdoublekicks Nice - I’m sure you’ll enjoy it greatly!
Awesome mate enjoyed every minute of your video/trip.
Cheers!
Hey Aaron, I emailed you for some tips about the TA a couple of months back and - we’ll after learning tons of new things and 2 1/2 months of the trail I’ve got 500k left to go and I’m here watching this video again - I’m getting pretty darn emotional seeing this haha
Thank you ❤
Awesome to hear about your progress brother 😀
Keep it up, not far to go now!
Excellent video. Really enjoyed watching. I learned a lot about ur journey. Thank you for sharing your experience. Congrats on your amazing achievement.
Thank you John!
Beautiful film my dude! A phenomenal achievement too, congrats on finishing the trail.
Some of the cinematography is mind-blowing, I imagine the scenery was even more surreal in person! I appreciate how much extra effort you must have put in to get all the different shots, but I'm sure you'll agree it was more than worth it now that you've got this incredible film to look back on and to always remember from.
I love the idea of doing something like this (on a much much smaller scale for sure) and just immersing yourself in nature for a while, but I also don't have the energy to move across my bedroom most days 😂 But yeah. Much love Aaron and congrats again 💛
Finished the trail in February 2024 and yes, the Nelson lakes area is by far the best part :)
It feels familiar to watch this again :)
Hope you had a great time!
Well done Aaron both for completing the trail and putting together a very interesting video account of your adventure. Although it was long very long in fact, I watched it in one session with some thanks to covid and our present level 4 lockdown. I did however held my interest throughout, credit to you for a good job in video editing and while your narration was minimal it was thoughtful and timely. Good job and thanks for sharing the trail.
Thanks Roy - getting through it in one sitting is an achievement in itself!
Great film work and and overall achievement - you have re inspired me. Currently at 1265 kms and needing inspiration - thank you.
I know this was 7 months ago, but how did you go?
Te Araroa is one of my biggest dream. Your film inspired me a lot. Within a few day I'll begin the visa process I hope I can see this beauty with my own eyes this year. Thank you for you film, Aaron.
That is awesome! I wish you the best of luck, friend.
I've got visa and tickets! I will be in New Zealand on February 2 and then start my journey NOBO (South Island Only). I am so excited. Thank you again!
Really enjoyed this Aaron.......Thanks ,mate !!!!
❤
A beautiful record worthy of your great achievement and an inspiration for those of us yet to make the trail. Photography and music unfolded to match the subtle ever changing rhythm and mood of the landscape. All the best for future journeys
You legend❤many thanks, it is lovely to see through your eyes😍
Thanks Steven!
Well done with your walk and with this production, could not help but smile when you made it to the end,, Thanks for sharing your adventure.😁👌👌
Great watch thanks mate, looked absolutely amazing :)
Inspiring & beautiful!! Thank you!!
Cheers Christopher!
One of the most beautiful videos i´ve seen in long time! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us :)
Thank you Erika!
Wow! Beautiful shots and story! Very inspiring.
Thank you Samantha!
Aaron this is the best film there is on the Te Araroa. As a fellow thru hiker class of 2019-2020, you portrayed beautifully what the TA is emotionally and physically. Such good memories that brings longing to my heart, as you said i will never forget this journey. Big thank you for sharing.
As a side note what mike are you using for your sound?
Hi Willem, thank you so much for your kind words.
I am using the Rode VideoMicro in this video 🙂
Fantastic job all around Aaron; loved following you on the trail. I think you did a excellent job in capturing the experience.
Thank you very much 🙂
Great photography and commentary Aaron - loved it. Will share it. :-)
Thank you Heather!
This is so bloody cool. Very inspiring. Such a genuine experience of the trail of which I hope to complete!
Thank you Eliza - you can do it!
Thanks for making this video. This is a memorable one.
Thank you Mansoor 🙂
Awesomely done Aaron. Great narration, cinematography and soundtrack. Throughly enjoyed watching and brought back so many memories of the trail.
Thank you Mick - I am glad I could bring back some memories for you 🙂
I so can't wait to get started. Loved the video. Makes me want to buy a plane ticket to New Zealand tomorrow.
Wow, this was a whole movie. Actually insane work Aaron 😮😍
You the man Yaser ❤️
Just finished watching this, wow, wow, wow. Beautiful documentary of your journey, thankyou for sharing with us and well done on finishing, you're a champ mate 💪🏾💙
Cheers mate! Thank you for watching.
Big job filming this and the walking too I guess haha. Nice work Aaron I enjoyed it.
Cheers!
Iv watched alot of youtube vids in my time....this video is in my top 10. I shouldnt call it a video...more like an experience. You have a remarkable gift in story telling, never stop.
That means a lot - thank you so much.
Well done Aaron..inspiring
Incredible!
Best Te Araroa documentary ive seen :).
Cant wait to hike it in the near season
Cheers - excited for you!
Mate, that was absolutely amazing. Your filming and production was spot on. I'd like to do some research, and maybe look at an October start. Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you Hamish - go get it!
Hey man, thank you so much for your video. You made my day, you made my week, you made my wish to hike te araroa become a plan. Inspiring amazing views you've catched for your video matched perfect with that soundtrack!
Keep up your hike through life, may it never end! Except you've found something that's worth for to rest!
Thank you for your kinds words Florijan! Excited for your plan of Te Araroa ❤️
You did a really good job. Appreciate the hard work.
Thank you Ellie.
Great shots, great scenery 👍There's definitely one 👍. 😊Thanks for the video, best regards Up'n'Down-Traveling
Awesome brother ,so Inspiring beautiful and magical .
Amazing movie!! So cool to see people I’ve met to a later point on my new New Zealand Journey! Well done!!
Thank you!
Oh hey! Just stumbled across this - was great catching you in the Richmonds - looks like you had an epic time the whole way!
Oh hey, Philip! What a coincidence, haha - great seeing you too!
absolutely incredible, thanks for transporting me to new zealand over the past 80mins! I hope to one day walk this trail, europe is on the menu first this summer :) greetings from belgium
I'm glad you enjoyed - yes, come on over!
Great vid - I very much recognised which bits of music were Hammock ☺. Aucklander (67)
Cheers!
Hi. Your video was beautiful, congratulations for your trail.
Thank you Yann!
Thank you! Magnificent!!
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Fantastic journey, beautifully filmed and edited. Would love to do this also. You looked to have a light pack load which i really love, what weight were you carrying? I would like to keep it light also. Keep dreaming. Colin
Cheers Colin! My base weight was 6kg, not too sure about with food and water, but probably around 10-12kg in total.
@@AaronRossPhoto that's an excellent base weight!
Awesome movie of your incredible journey. 😊👍🏾🌿
Well done! what an amazing experience!
Cheers!
Missed your filmmaking so much
Going to new Zealand next year as an exchange student, hoping to at least spend a month on trail
Aaron,
Thanks for your thoughts and comments on tramping the TA. I hope to do this when my teenage children have finished school / university - 10 years time. Living currently in S Korea I may be able to visit to see possible section hikes etc. Best wishes
Phil
Hi Phil, it is my pleasure! I hope you can visit some time too.
@@AaronRossPhoto are you based in the North Island still? I have a cousin who was seconded to engineer the road network in NZ and stayed.
@@tiger2too18 I am based in the South Island now, however I do visit the north every now and then.
This is absolutely amazing I hope to do something like this next year.
That beard progression 😍
Reminds me a lot of Kraig Adams style, which is high praise indeed!
He’s an inspiration 😉
Brilliant mate, well done!
Thank you Jesse!
Oh yeah!! I’ve been waiting a year for this!!! And it’s better than I could have thought.
This is something I’d love to do, especially with where I am in life right now, totally directionless. I need something to break me out of my head and leaving society like this to push myself to an challenging but attainable goal is exactly what I need. Some kind of purpose and direction to go
The more I watch of this, the more I am convinced. Where do I start dude? How did you make it happen?
@@jaybek7707 Lots of content online to find out how to go about doing a thru-hike!
Maybe I’ll make a video about that?
Aaron Ross That would be awesome dude. Thanks
Well done. And with no mention of sandflies :)
Cheers 😂
@@AaronRossPhoto I should also add the film was very good too. You should try and get ot played on one of the networks.
this is so beautiful! i really want to hike this too one day that would be amazing!
Consider it! It’s quite an adventure!
This was absolutely inspiring
Can't thank you enough for the vlog
#bucketlistforsure
Wow, what an adventure 🤩🥰 thank you so much for sharing all this amazing story with us, truly inspiring 🧡
My pleasure, thanks Delphine!
Awesome video Aaron!
Thanks Sarah!
Very inspiring.
Thank you Mansoor!
How amazing
Excellent mate. Well done.
Thank you Benjamin!
Epic vid! I think you can add another 100km just in camera work!
Not sure what the obsession with Reinga is. North cape/Serville cliiffs are the most northern point. I've been there. Not so legally.
U r an inspiration,loved the video did u use none waterproof boots for walk
Thank you. No fully-waterproof shoes. One pair I used had a Goretex later though (didn’t really like it, got heavy and took a long time to dry);better to use light, quick-drying shoes.
Fantastic video😀Amazing New Zealand scenery! Well done!
Do you have a gear list as I wondered what pack, hip belt, and your water filter system.
Thanks Heather - I’m in the process of making a gear video for the near future, so stay tuned!
I met blaze going through Nelson lakes in February, crazy guy!
Haha, that's Blaze!
Watched this last night after seeing it featured on the Tramping in NZ group. Really inspiring.
Thanks Srey - appreciate the support!
I have watched this twice, so well put together. I hiked the PCT last year and hope to hije TA in Nov 22 if allowed in. Thank you for the inspiration 😀
That's awesome! Thank you.
Inspiring... go there in octobre