Stability training will help you deal with loose scoria on the ascent and descent. Photo: istock/huafires

Training for New Zealand’s hardest day trip

March 2023

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Climbing Taranaki Maunga is not like running a marathon or taking a long bike ride. It requires specific training for legs, shoulders and body.

It’s one of New Zealand’s hardest day trips and training for Taranaki Maunga’s 2518m summit is not to be underestimated. It’s a 6.3km hike to the top, and it’s steep and strenuous, taking up to six hours to ascend and four hours to descend. According to a top Taranaki personal trainer, preparation and training is […]
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