Tarns offer the perfect balance of everything a tired tramper could wish for after a hard day. Besides being convenient supplies of drinking water, they are great camping destinations with flat ground on which to pitch your tent. Tarns are also more sheltered than a summit and normally offer better views than a valley camp. […]
Harris Saddle and Routeburn Falls Hut, Mount Aspiring National Park
Dobson Loop Track, Tararua Forest Park
Upgrading to ultralight without replacing everything
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