Im very curious how you're walking and editing and uploading as you walk?

And thanks for getting the fire lit for our kids to cook their marshmallows ❤

The algorithm works in mysterious ways! Weird to see my own boots (and a fellow I recognise in the hut window). Best wishes for the next stage of your hikoi. 😊

Can I ask what day you arrived at Boyle? I took 3 friends over the Maling Pass on 9th Jan to walk No-Bo to Lake Rotoroa. It snowed the 1st night.

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Just an observation it's interesting seeing how you all carry your packs and paraphernalia. Each to their own eh what works - and where you know where everything is. Another observation - you have a very pleasant narration voice. Quiet and comforting. You never sound stressed although at times you've had your moments to be so, sound so. A natural gift of telling your story, and including us in it. Kia ora. You know if you were all turtles (looking at your packs) we'd maybe not know you were the same family. Remember every step done is another less to do. Making good. Doing well.

Well done! This day was a kilometre-eater😉

Northbounding the Trail really made this section easier. that up/downhill was narly. There is a rivercrossing roughly half a day further south, treacherous when it rains a lot... The River i ment was Ada River, south of Lake Guyon Hut. I stayed at Lake Guyon Hut, was nice and cozy, then booked it the next day to Blue Lake Hut,,. came in late though...Goat Pass further south was "interesting" in heavy rain too. Would be funny if you find me in the logbooks, season 2016/17 "Kodachrome"

Congrats on another major milestone reached! It’s all downhill from there. 😂

Great images Jon. It was great to meet you all on the track. Go well.

What a day! Well done for achieving another pass. I also thought of Judy climbing down on a sprained ankle. Happy trails.

Wow well done all, and filming it as well!

Wow - I’d read Vivs recount on her blog but the videos made it more real! Steep incline and steep decline combined with the rocks and ominous music had me in the edge of my seat! Armchair enthusiast that I am!! You are both legends!! Great to see you journeying with some of your whānau too!

Well done👏

Gosh you were lucky with the weather! Rain once you were off the top, brilliant. Congrats on an awesome achievement, rest of the TA will be a doddle from here 😅

Excellent footage the best I have seen so far, congratulations of a safe descent.

Whuu-eee. That was steep! Exciting though. Thoroughly enjoying the videos and your commentary.

Wow! Thank you.

Have spent several hrs under that "wee spot to keep warm" Waiting for the creeks to drop. Love this area, stunning.

Nothing like a gentle bit of bush bashing from time to time, eh. Taking time to smell the scenery and give you a different mindset. Having a bit of goat in the blood is certainly an asset. Noho haumaru.

I also love the Alpine environment Vivienne. Lovely video thank you. You two have grit and determination with a lovely mix of encouragement for one another.

Really loved your Vids through Richmond Ranges. Inspirational to young and old. Good on you both.

So glad you managed to time this section to do it with your family, what a beautiful day as well and set yourself up perfectly for the saddle the next day.

Mōrena kōrua. Doing so marvelously well. Glad you found hut 😊 We're doing it tough with you - Café breakfast of Turkish Eggs for me and Bacon Buttie for George. Things are tough ... But this is not about us - this is about you two. It's wonderful following you. Your videos are informative, personal, and I don't know if you realise Jon - you're quite a dag. And together you're even more daggy. Keep it up! Absolutely enjoying following you. Kia kaha. Noho haumaru 🙏

What a stunning track! How neat to do this with your family.

You have to love having some of the family along… well done

Beautiful part of our country. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Great to see your energy rebounded so quickly! Looking forward to the next section with you.

Congrats on getting through the Richmonds! That is no small feat!! Jon, you sounded understandably tired on this video. I trust you’ve been able to recover well! Thanks for taking the time to edit and upload the videos as well. Onward and Upward!!

I wondered why some TA walkers get down from Red Hills Hut so quickly. Just checked the map and they cheat! 😆 There's a faster way down that isn't part of the TA. Well done for completing the walk home 'honestly'. Happy trails.

The road walked was ruff at the end of the day, the push for beers, pizza and a shower was keeping my legs going,

This was the most terrifying section for me when I did it last year. Nice job of showing those steep sidling drop offs. Well done both of you! Almost through the Richmonds! Good decision to stop at the hut! Don’t want to be on the ridges with that thunder and lightning!

Enjoying your journey. Amazing determination.

I was terrified watching these past few videos - I’m not brave enough to even think about it!

Fantastic to see someone walking the top house track. To many go down the mountain bike trail to the road and hitch. That section was tuff

Great job with both the hiking and the video. It’s a great feeling getting those three summits behind you, isn’t it?

Making good time. Am loving your videos and appreciating your time putting into them. By time you read this you're way past Richmond Range

To film as well as scramble along the rocky track is quite a feat! I'm loving the virtual trip you're giving us and feel so lucky to see parts of the trail I haven't seen on video before. Thanks for pulling up those wilding pines Viv. Happy trails.

HARI (belated) 2025! 🎉

Using your finger pointing or walking pole pointing is really helpful for us to where you're going - or where you've been. 👉 👈

Making your own time and covering your own distance. Sometimes it's so handy not to know what's happening in the world beyond your TA. Staying your focus and keeping your sense of mind and safety are your priority. Getting your mission done. You're doing absolutely fine with your own youtube ... gathering your following and becoming your own famous. Keep going. Keep youtubing. Wonderful following you both, even though my comments are days behind. I guess that's why it's called "a following" ... 😊

Your video was truly beautiful and inspiring. As a fellow creator, I appreciate the effort you put into it. Sub and 👍

So nice to see that you stopped for a pitstop at exacty the same rock as we did a long time ago. I think you have had the two hardest days behind you now, with all the river crossings (luckily before the rains started) and then the Mars-like terrain with all the rocks to walk over. That really requires a lot of concentration not to misstep and twist an ankle, so well done! And thanks for another very well made video! PS: Love the 'chainmail" hoodies 🙂

Loving your channel team 👍 any chance you could please point us on the right direction to find the Frenchman's journey? I had no luck searching KZbin. Thanks so much!

What a beautiful day for doing the Richmonds!

"Vivienne's braver than her husband" Is he at home? Haha 😊

My favorite part of the ranges, hard but fun.

I cut my osm bars up in to like 10 pieces, way easier to eat as you walk. I got ova them very fast. Started to leave them at the huts once I got to waiau hut.

Great effit, I did this section a few years ago, was 30 degree day, few parts are a bit sketchy but the views are the best.

Me and my wife hiked The QC track and the Richmond Ranges in 2016. I love your video with on the trail commentary (oi ai ai-oof) as it captures the essence of this very though part of the TA and brought back quite some memories. I am amazed how some of the portions of this track are still etched in my mind nearly ten years later, the beautiful parts but also some of the very sketchy sidling parts. Thank you for sharing and hope you have a safe and enjoyable continued journey!