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.
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?
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 ❤
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 💛
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!
Congratulations Aaron on an amazing journey and for documenting the adventure. I can't help but think you hiked a lot more than 3000kms with setting up the camera and retracing your steps! I hope to hike this one day 👣👣
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 ❤️.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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!
Thankyou for the wonderful video, ive been doing some research on this and would like to give it a go when i go back to new zealand in a years time. My question is when you get the to main river you had to kiyak down for days how to you organise that section? Is there a main kiyaking company or a group you can do it with? Also what time of year did you start? Thanks 👍
Thanks Finn! I went with Taumarunui Canoe Hire and they were great - you can solo kayak the river, however I believe it is cheaper if you buddy up with someone in a canoe. I started 1st November - all the best 🙂
Hey man, great stuff. I'm curious what did you spend all that planning time on? I am thinking about doing this and it seems like it shouldn't need too much planning.
Hey, a lot of the time spent planning was researching gear (what I needed to bring and didn’t need to bring), resupply points along the trail (especially in the first half of the South Island route) and finances. This was my first thru-hike, so I was probably over-planning a little bit more than you need to, haha.
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.
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!
Hi Aaron! Your beautiful video has inspired me to do the top half of the South Island (sobo from QCTrack) maybe down as far as Arthur's pass. I have about 3 weeks this summer. Would you recommend this section as well? Were there many hut's or were you camping along this part? Cheers! Greg
Absolutely, that’s the better half of the island in my opinion. QC Track is mainly camping (although there are paid huts and lodges along the way). Richmond ranges, Nelson lakes national park and Arthur’s pass are all pretty much backcountry huts (need a DOC hut pass).
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.
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
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 💪🏾💙
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.
Thank you! Quite often, actually. Yeah, a lot of hikers overall and really only went 2 or 3 days max without seeing another hiker. However, there are almost always other people not hiking that are around.
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
Excellent video. Really enjoyed watching. I learned a lot about ur journey. Thank you for sharing your experience. Congrats on your amazing achievement.
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.
What an incredible video! Every second of your film is a joy to watch- thank you sharing it. Can I ask which tent you started the trail with? Cheers, Nick
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
Thanks Aaron for the taking the time to document your adventure. It was very inspiring. Can I ask whether the trails were easy to follow as do not see well marked tracks in some of the places or would one need navigation skills?
Thank you Munfoon. Most of the trails were easy to follow and well-marked (small orange triangles). It is a good idea to use a digital map and/or paper maps of Te Araroa to keep on track, though. Navigation skills are needed for the trail, however remember that common sense and the ability to stay calm are some of the most important traits to have while on the trail. Hope this helps 🙂
Aaron - is you don't mind me asking - I see a lot of TA hikers on youtube with air pods in as they hike. I would be terrified on dropping one in a river or the sand or a bush and never finding it again. Are they really secure enough for thru hiking ?
I had no problems with them falling out, although I don't think I wore them during river crossings or anything like that. For me, they were great - super light and easy to use, snug and secure in the ol' earlobe.
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!
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.
Thank you. Went through Northland in November (late spring). Had a bit of rain before KeriKeri in the Northland Forest, but that’s about it! Very lucky.
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 👌
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.
Thank you John, and good on you both. Best of luck and enjoy the trail!
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 🙂
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
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 😀
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!
god damn i love you
The two best filmakers.
This is epic🎉Great pictures, wonderful music. Thank you ❤
Thank you!
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 💛
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:)
The legend is back! Incredible video, it truly made me emotional.
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!
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 🙂
Congratulations Aaron on an amazing journey and for documenting the adventure. I can't help but think you hiked a lot more than 3000kms with setting up the camera and retracing your steps! I hope to hike this one day 👣👣
Thank you Jackie! Haha, just a few more steps 😉
Real master piece! Better than a lot of movies, the landscape, the Music , the story! Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed, thanks Edward!
Missed your filmmaking so much
That beard progression 😍
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!
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!
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.
Not sure what the obsession with Reinga is. North cape/Serville cliiffs are the most northern point. I've been there. Not so legally.
Epic vid! I think you can add another 100km just in camera work!
There is so much to love about this video! Excellent! New Zealand is absolutely gorgeous.
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. 😊👍🏾🌿
Great watch thanks mate, looked absolutely amazing :)
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.
How much hiking had you done before setting off on the TA?
Good question - not a lot! Just one over-night hike before this with some friends and plenty of small day-hikes.
@@AaronRossPhoto wanna do it again? With me ? 😂😂😂
@@BlindSideNZ Haha, might be keen for a section hike down memory lane!
Wow, this was a whole movie. Actually insane work Aaron 😮😍
You the man Yaser ❤️
aaron you made me choke on my mashed potatoes- how dare >:( now notice me
Sorry, were they good?
@@AaronRossPhoto i-
well, yeah- 😂 LOL thanks for asking
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 ❤️
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?
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.😁👌👌
Beautifully done! Great balance of music, natural sound and comments.
Thank you!
Aaron, thank you very much for sharing this unforgettable cinematographic masterpiece of the most interesting and certainly very demanding Te Araroa 😍
My pleasure!
Great vid - I very much recognised which bits of music were Hammock ☺. Aucklander (67)
Cheers!
Thankyou for the wonderful video, ive been doing some research on this and would like to give it a go when i go back to new zealand in a years time.
My question is when you get the to main river you had to kiyak down for days how to you organise that section? Is there a main kiyaking company or a group you can do it with?
Also what time of year did you start?
Thanks 👍
Thanks Finn! I went with Taumarunui Canoe Hire and they were great - you can solo kayak the river, however I believe it is cheaper if you buddy up with someone in a canoe.
I started 1st November - all the best 🙂
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!
Big job filming this and the walking too I guess haha. Nice work Aaron I enjoyed it.
Cheers!
Hey man, great stuff. I'm curious what did you spend all that planning time on? I am thinking about doing this and it seems like it shouldn't need too much planning.
Hey, a lot of the time spent planning was researching gear (what I needed to bring and didn’t need to bring), resupply points along the trail (especially in the first half of the South Island route) and finances.
This was my first thru-hike, so I was probably over-planning a little bit more than you need to, haha.
I met blaze going through Nelson lakes in February, crazy guy!
Haha, that's Blaze!
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 🙂
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!
Beautiful story Aaron
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!
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.
Hi Aaron!
Your beautiful video has inspired me to do the top half of the South Island (sobo from QCTrack) maybe down as far as Arthur's pass. I have about 3 weeks this summer. Would you recommend this section as well? Were there many hut's or were you camping along this part? Cheers! Greg
Absolutely, that’s the better half of the island in my opinion. QC Track is mainly camping (although there are paid huts and lodges along the way).
Richmond ranges, Nelson lakes national park and Arthur’s pass are all pretty much backcountry huts (need a DOC hut pass).
@@AaronRossPhoto cheers! It's frustrating as I probably will only do three weeks, and have to purchase a 6 month pass... 😕
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!
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.
I so can't wait to get started. Loved the video. Makes me want to buy a plane ticket to New Zealand tomorrow.
Well done Aaron..inspiring
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
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!
Really yalous,wished i have half my age,i would try to do what Aron did
It’s never too late ❤
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.
You legend❤many thanks, it is lovely to see through your eyes😍
Thanks Steven!
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.
Waht a beautiful film, fantastic effort. Hope to follow in your muddy footsteps later this year.
this is so beautiful! i really want to hike this too one day that would be amazing!
Consider it! It’s quite an adventure!
Great shots, great scenery 👍There's definitely one 👍. 😊Thanks for the video, best regards Up'n'Down-Traveling
Inspiring & beautiful!! Thank you!!
Cheers Christopher!
Way Coooool, extremely enjoyable...bravo Aaron👏
Cheers Carol!
Awesome mate enjoyed every minute of your video/trip.
Cheers!
what was your total backpacking weight
Around 6kg base-weight (without food or water).
Well done! what an amazing experience!
Cheers!
This just goes to show why Middle Earth had to be filmed in New Zealand. Beautiful Scenery.
Awesome brother ,so Inspiring beautiful and magical .
Incredible video!!! How often did you see other thru hikers on trail? We're there a lot of other thru hikers in general?
Thank you! Quite often, actually. Yeah, a lot of hikers overall and really only went 2 or 3 days max without seeing another hiker. However, there are almost always other people not hiking that are around.
@@AaronRossPhoto awesome... Lots of trail families about then I assume?
@@traildork9584 There were always small groups or individuals somewhere to be found. You'll be in good company!
Where were you at 25:03? Thanks for the video!
Hi Harry, I was on Oio Road on the way to the start of the Whanganui River section at Blue Duck Station.
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
Beautiful story, wow 3,000km in 80 minutes, you are an impressive young man.
Awesome journey, thanks for sharing it.
How amazing
Going to new Zealand next year as an exchange student, hoping to at least spend a month on trail
Love this
1:03:31 I actually thought for a second that the view was a painting
Thank you! Magnificent!!
🙌
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!
What a fantastic watch. Inspirational. Beautifully shot. Congratulations on a fantastic achievement. Thanks for posting - superb!
Thank you very much Shae!
can u do a vid about useful and not useful gear
I have a video about gear for a thru-hike on my channel - hope this helps!
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.
What an incredible video! Every second of your film is a joy to watch- thank you sharing it. Can I ask which tent you started the trail with? Cheers, Nick
Thank you so much, Nick!
I used the Tarptent Protrail for the full duration of my hike 🙂
Well done cuz! How have you been?
Cheers Brian! Been well, based in QT.
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!
Wonderful video Aaron! Did you use the Sony A7III on that trail as well? If so, even more respect for carrying the gear.
Thank you! Yes, I used the Sony A7III - you get used to the extra weight, haha 😅
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.
Thanks Aaron for the taking the time to document your adventure. It was very inspiring. Can I ask whether the trails were easy to follow as do not see well marked tracks in some of the places or would one need navigation skills?
Thank you Munfoon.
Most of the trails were easy to follow and well-marked (small orange triangles). It is a good idea to use a digital map and/or paper maps of Te Araroa to keep on track, though.
Navigation skills are needed for the trail, however remember that common sense and the ability to stay calm are some of the most important traits to have while on the trail.
Hope this helps 🙂
This is absolutely amazing I hope to do something like this next year.
Aaron - is you don't mind me asking - I see a lot of TA hikers on youtube with air pods in as they hike. I would be terrified on dropping one in a river or the sand or a bush and never finding it again. Are they really secure enough for thru hiking ?
I had no problems with them falling out, although I don't think I wore them during river crossings or anything like that.
For me, they were great - super light and easy to use, snug and secure in the ol' earlobe.
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!
this must cost a lot to do godam
It depends on how you want to hike. For me, it was around $8,500 as mentioned in my TA guide video here: th-cam.com/video/uKQTXsnAta4/w-d-xo.html
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 ❤️
what type of shoes r u using
Started with 2 pairs of Altra Timp 2's and then used one pair of Salomon GTX's after that.
Proud mate over here ❤
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Mate how annoying did it get having to go back and get ur camera all the time 🤣🤣 great video, congrats on the journey
Haha, 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.
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!
Great Work. Which dates did you start the hike and how long did it take you?
Thank you. I started November 1st 2020 and finished 14th March, 2021 - 4.5 months total.
Lovely. Northland section looked beautiful weather, which month was it ? Or maybe you just didn’t shoot in the rain ?
Thank you. Went through Northland in November (late spring). Had a bit of rain before KeriKeri in the Northland Forest, but that’s about it! Very lucky.