23/03/2017 Martial Glacier
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, ARGENTINA
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
The Martial Glacier is only a few kilometres from the city centre of Ushuaia and offers a pleasant half day walk with good views back to the coast and Ushuaia. It is possible to walk from the town but we drove up to the chairlift at the base of the walk. Continue reading
26/5/2016 – 5/6/2016 Tra Mare e Monti
Calenzana – Cargese, CORSICA
Distance: 176.6km Total Ascent: 9100m Total Descent: 9425m Moving Time: 48 hours
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report, Photos)
“The longest-standing and easily the most wonderful long-distance route in Corsica, the Mare e Monti holds true to its name and provides a roller coaster of treats ranging from breathtaking coastline with blue sea and beaches to some awe-inspiring mountainous landscapes” Gillian Price (Walking in Corsica – Long Distance and Short Walks, Cicerone Guides, 2013)
It was an adventure even getting to the start of this walk that involved several days of travel. We flew to Ajaccio, the capital city of Corsica. The following day we caught the train to Calvi, changing at Ponte Leccia. The trip duration was nearly five hours but was very scenic, firstly through the mountainous interior and then to the picturesque coast. Calvi is a gem with it’s commanding citadel and turquoise sandy beaches.
After planning to catch the school bus to the start of the walk at Calenzana, we purchased our tickets ahead of time and waited at the bus stop. No bus. I returned to the store where we purchased the tickets and they sheepishly informed me they neglected to advise the bus company to pick us up! They refunded our money but we had missed the only bus that day and our only option was to catch a taxi (35 euros).
The taxi driver dropped us in the main square at Calenzana so we still needed to find our accommodation. We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast, A l’Ombre du Clocher. The home made jams with fresh bread for breakfast were amazing.
19/02/2016 – 22/02/2016 Mount Summers circuit – Sharplin Falls
Canterbury District, NEW ZEALAND
Distance: 31.5km Total Ascent: 2340m Total Descent: 2340m Time: 18 hours
(excluding side trips)
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
11/02/2016 – 14/02/2016 Raspberry Creek – French Ridge hut return
Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago region, NEW ZEALAND
Distance: 50km Total Ascent: 2610m Total Descent: 2610m Time: 19 hours
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
22/02/2015 Iwikau Village – Mount Ruapehu chairlift – Mount Ruapehu summit return
Tongariro National Park, NEW ZEALND
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Leader, Report)
10/02/2015 – 16/02/2015 Mount Robert – Sabine hut
Nelson Lakes National Park, NEW ZEALAND
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Leader, Report)
We moved our trip forward one day as the rain cleared and the forecast was for almost a week of sunny weather. Instead of doing two shorter trips we combined them into one longer trip as we were unable to get accommodation in St Arnaud in the interim. With our backpacks full with seven days worth of dehydrated food we headed out from the Mt Robert car park on a clear and sunny morning.