Racing the ranges

September 2016

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September 2016

The S-K traverses some of the Tararuas’ highest peaks. Photo: Chris Martin
Tackling the Tararua’s S-K route is already a feat in itself, but could you do the 80km journey in less than a day? High in the Tararua Forest Park, there’s a track that for many Wellingtonians is the crown jewel of local tramps. It’s the Schormann to Kaitoke (S-K) traverse, spanning the length of the […]
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