It's time for a long walk | New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail

[@CelebrianUndomiel]

What your mum said..."Go with passion, and confidence in yourself." That made me cry a bit. I made the decision recently to save hard, and once I had enough, quit my job and go walk the Te Araroa. My mum said she loved the idea too. Thank you for sharing your journey in such a beautiful and artistic way, it's made me even more certain that I'm going the right way.

[@ragshikes]

18:43 "Because, nothing" - I love this so much.

[@andiradin]

Ohhh yes! Only by watching this video I now know how much I have already longed for this series. Thank you so much for taking us with you!

[@georgerogers5948]

Just put a fake 20 minute meeting in my calendar to watch this before lunchtime! I'm doing the SI NOBO early next year and am PUMPED!! thanks for the inspiration mate :)

[@ElinaOsborne]

George, ya legend.

[@jimschlabachpeacefuloutdoo7327]

So good!

[@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189]

SI? As in the Sentiero Italia? Will you make youtube vids too and can I follow?

[@Karamintheworld]

Is Elina a filmmaker or is she a poet? So freaking excited that this is finally out!! I now have something to click on with no hesitation!

[@ElinaOsborne]

:')

[@jxph7]

Exactly , what im gonna say ! thanks karam

[@ChristopherSavoie]

Such a wonderful storyteller. I love the music, the shots, the cuts. You’re so good at this!!! 😍

[@GypsyGirl317]

Elina is a film maker, a poet, a philosopher, an adventuress, a Kiwi, and so much more! 😊 💖 🙆🏻‍♀️ 🌿 👍🏾

[@alkatorsh07]

Elina, you capture the whole spectrum of experiences so well with your film making... the mood swings, the people, the views, the sensations you get from the views, self-reflection... I absolutely love it. It's such captivating content

[@CodyGrater]

Was so excited to watch this! As always, it is the people, the people, the people

[@SustainablyVegan]

I LOVED IT

[@ElinaOsborne]

You sweet angel :')

[@mzbeansprout]

Me too :)

[@noodlesforbrekky]

Yeeeeew! You beauty Elinda 😜 So bloody excited to see your magic rolling out, and, ya know, more than a trifle delighted to make an appearance. Kids so stoked! Love ya beauty xx

[@kristyvose8636]

So happy I found your videos! My brother leaves in 4 days from the US to hike the Te Araroa solo. This makes me happy knowing what an amazing experience he has ahead of him as well as the amazing people he will meet along the way. So happy to have been able to follow your journey. I hope he meets some wonderful trail angels and stays healthy and safe! ❤

[@TheMrpaul28]

I feel very privileged to watch this before it blows up and everyone gets it in their KZbin recommended

[@EarlyDawnTravels]

“I can see myself.” “I can see MYself” - so much more meaning than those two kids realize. Elina, from a dark basement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, you made my treadmill run so much better. Thank you.

[@livscaglione4684]

What an awesome tribute to your mum, Elina! She and all of us are so proud of your adventures and how you so perfectly articulate them. The good, the bad, the peaceful and the more full on. I am dying to get my hands on the rest of this series.

[@matthiasschulz2099]

Oh my gosh, this almost made me cry. I did some hiking in NZ in my early 20s and now I'm close to 40, married with kids, job, obligations and Lockdown looming behind every breath exhaled. It's been TOO LONG since I've been able to be out on any trail. Can't wait to take my boys out. Elina, thx for reminding me that the world is still beautiful and worth exploring despite everything going on. Take care.

[@LeYvette88]

I just got to watch this finally. My 5 month old stopped playing to watch this as well and smiled so much when you talk to the camera and when the Noodles for Breakfast appeared 😊.

[@annalomonossoff640]

The first thruhiking videos I ever watched were your PCT series, which opened my eyes to a whole world I hadn't known existed. I'm now off to do the TA SI NOBO in February, and it's a good deal due to you - so thanks!

[@simonpalethorpe3388]

Ive heard of the trail but never knew it was so popular! After hitting a wall and wanting to do more with my life, my name was nominated to go on hiking adventure which involves walking 6 parts of the trail and after a bit of research I came across your you tube channel! Chapter 1 has been a great watch and your style is epic! Im really looking foward to watching the rest and seeing just what im in for! Live life not by the book because when you get older you can always write your own

[@lovetorontohockey]

Everytime I watch an Elina video, another adventure gets added to my list. TA I'm coming for you!

[@jasonroxburgh9194]

after watching you PCT series, I’m sooooo looking forward to this series, and it’s slaking my TA thirst until my late November TA start. Just from this one episode it’s clear how you’ve developed as a filmmaker too. The flow and pace are great, and I love the inclusion of the almost-outtakes. The narrative is very natural and in a style that you’re making your own. Nicely shot, well considered, and continuing in the “he tangata” focus you established in your PCT doco. Bring on the rest of it, I’ll be waiting for the KZbin notifications.

[@nataliehinkey]

I think I've fallen in love Elina:) After the PCT, the TA will definitely be on my list of trails. Please never stop making films.

[@erikadubinksky4327]

Your videos are so zen - your voice- your insight into it all and the photography captured are just so calming for the soul. Like forest bathing from home. Looking so forward to experiencing this from the other side of the world.

[@huymeng719]

your video is something that people can not forget about and it was great to see more of it . love the way you do .

[@ld71sc2]

14:55 - …”with his organic, vegan, granola aura”. Haha thanks for the laugh. Well done on this first episode 👍

[@jamesyoung4659]

I started crying when I saw you mom. Thank you for your magic. ❤️

[@alissalauren2063]

Elina, I am always blown away by your videos. Absolutely beautiful.

[@RickoH_NZ]

Beautiful Elina! You capture the wairua (spirit) of the land and it’s people.The narrative of your journey through it and yourself is a delight. Keep going with the unfaceable mountain of a mission that is editing. Like eating an elephant…. One bite at a time. Thank you for your gift today. Arohanui

[@benhazelden7600]

This video is absolutely beautiful, Elina! Your country looks stunning, the people seem so full of life and positive, and I only dream to complete this trail myself! Can't wait for the rest of this adventure of yours! :) You've got the best backpacking content on YT, your storytelling is second to none! You should do the length of Britain - John O'Groats to Land's End! (or the other way round - which is more common) It isn't a set trail of sorts, but rather using other smaller trails to get from either end. I did it in 2017, N to S, along the North Scottish coast, through the Scottish Highlands on the Cape Wrath Trail, the West Highland Way, through Glasgow and joining onto the Pennine Way, then looping round with the Macmillan Way, eventually finishing with the South West Coastpath. Was 1,450 miles for me. It'd be so different, and our British weather always takes the piss! xD

[@dustincoy243]

You are the best storyteller/filmmaker in all of KZbin land. I just can’t help but smile from ear to ear watching your story. Thank you for that. 😁

[@HuangXingQing]

After a decade of armchair tramping you and Carrot are the only ones still active and this was like a breath of fresh kama. Thank you! Some day, perhaps soon, I'll cease working for hire and experience what Abhi's exhortation includes, on the trail, alone with my thoughts. namaste

[@wilsmuts]

Dammit Elina! And just like that I'm addicted to another one of your walks! Love it!

[@andrea_tv_]

Loved the part with you and the horse. Such a peaceful experience, can only imagine this made you feel.

[@0i2laura0i2]

WOW - I am crying! So touched by your video! 🌟🌱

[@alisha2253]

Holy moly Elina the way you've captured this experience is beyond incredible, I'm so looking forward to watching more of this series! Thank you

[@williamskellyr]

THIS! I, and the World perhaps, have needed this so desperately, longed to live vicariously through your adventures again, ached to be immersed in the beauty, the cinematography, the richness of your storytelling, the essence of the moments captured and presented so genuinely. Why am I suddenly craving peanut butter!??

[@TheBoyaaah]

I have to apologize to miss Osborne for waiting this much for finally watching Chapter 1 & 2 of this masterpiece, thank you, as always for living and telling experiences on behalf of all of us that can’t, we salute you

[@marktwain368]

Utterly charming how you draw us into your magical world, Elina.

[@juketreks2192]

Glad you got some video of your Mom n Dad. Thanks for sharing your adventure with your brand of artistry. Happy trails.

[@MarkusSenior]

A very nice beginning Elina. Looking forward to more. Cheers from LA.

[@entwurfung]

I really like how you let the people you meet speak for theimselves, but also how the y tell the story of Te Araroa. I really want to do it myselve some day.

[@Kiwi-Macca]

Yay! Can't wait for more. I really admire anyone that can do that AND regularly walk back for the camera!

[@ericbrown7011]

Wow! Beautiful film making. Your gift ❤️. Looking forward to more.

[@Hailzbrowny]

Excellent !! Taken to a whole new realm watching your magic 💓💓💓🙏

[@caseyjones3319]

Getting the privilege to watch your videos again has been a " WONDERFUL BREATH OF FRESH AIR" you are a great story teller. Please keep them coming.

[@justinmiller5955]

Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. It's beautiful.

[@Kelly-gn7vr]

Love your style of making films. Just so beautiful. Iv been wanting to get around to watching your TA ones for a while. Looking forward to watching the rest. You should be making movies, your extremely talented at this stuff.

[@kellywoods418]

❤ your storytelling ability in word and picture.

[@kenandsamantha]

You have such a peace about you. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@lizfredricsen2804]

Super Uplifting 😊 thanks for the tunes Elina x ... and how lucky are we to share the planet with dudes like Abhi 😁😎

[@ear1421]

I literally gasped when I saw this was posted! Did not disappoint 🥰

[@mc0806]

Elina, your content gives me life and hope. Thank you thank you thank you

[@andrewburge8798]

That was such a sweet goodbye with your parents. Choked me up. Made me miss my family. But you soon had me laughing.

[@EamonFeeney]

I love Abhi. What a chill dude

[@mogain9258]

Yay yay Elina! Thank you for this blissful video journey.

[@paulrobertson8068]

A true story teller tells us what lies inbetween. . Boom!! And their you go. Once more your on it. What, a star you are

[@veronicapaulsen]

Just found this channel and WOW! Beautiful piece, cant wait to go through all of these.

[@markuskrinke1886]

This was be far the most inspiring video I've ever seen on YT. It made me smile, it made me laugh, it made me think. Could not be better.

[@fairyintothewild8443]

Love it! More...

[@alisakhliestkova8378]

You make me feel things! My soul went to another dimension. And thank you for the subtitles 🙏🙏🙏

[@04nelsoni]

The Shadowfax whistle! Loved this, can't wait for the next one

[@SacWildlife]

you still got it! what a great storyteller. can't wait for the rest...

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Totally not into hiking...but I am into meeting people, and hearing about their stories, and sage advice from Ahbi(?) This is beautiful. Never forget to look up!!

[@marycharlebois6627]

Hi Elina… I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. I just love your blend of storytelling, interesting people and lifestyles, music, stunning scenery, quotes… the whole package is wonderful. So nice to see your Mom in this vid… very touching. Thank-you for this, and I cannot wait for chapter 2!! 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🏊‍♀️

[@Lifeascountryman]

This is something we wait for! Greetings from neighbors, Indonesia!

[@vickiebartnicki4216]

Beautiful! Love all the people that you are meeting. I also like the three questions that you are asking. Thank you for sharing for hiking adventures. Blessings!!

[@laplumetrotteusetv5800]

Thank you so much !!! I've seen a few comments, everything has been said already, you're both a genius and a true sweetheart, thanks for sharing and offering such wonderful contents... Always needed. Sending you love.

[@dbb96ac]

Worth.The.Wait. THANKYOU! Enjoyed this so very much. You are a talent.

[@Heretic10001]

Well that was ENTIRELY worth the wait. Your videos are so amazing. Meaningful, powerful, surprising at times, just thoroughly enjoyable and yet educational also. Can’t wait for more. Thank you for sharing.

[@hannahhughes3827]

BRAVA! Wow so much hard work and creativity went into this! I am amazed Elina!

[@roneykaithpalmaria]

Gosh, I teared up watching those clips with your mom in them. ❤️

[@Simon..Chapman]

Your craft has evolved so much, I thought yout PCT series was an all time classic, but this is a new level

[@megannelson3989]

So bloody beautiful!!

[@Swimdeep]

EO, your content makes my anxiety melt away and feel connected to the world 🌎 Thank you🌿

[@schmitzcj]

Certainly worth the wait! I'm happy you didn't rush through the production,.. and those kids so adorable!

[@kiwdwks]

Awesome...look forward to following your journey!

[@tracygmaine3252]

Oh how I love me a good bedtime story. thanks Elina!! Just dreamy.

[@AaronRossPhoto]

I was smiling the whole time watching this, Elina. Such great work, such great memories - thank you for sharing a piece of your experience.

[@jennifershields8581]

I’m three minutes into this video as someone who has just started her hiking journey and I’m so excited to follow along - thank you.

[@adventuredogs8773]

Those kids at the end...❤ and that Abhi knows what he's talking about aye!

[@bea_and_butterfly]

I CAN'T WITH THE LORD OF THE RINGS REFERENCES AND MUSIC- also i cried when you said bye to your parents, they are so cute

[@poknobtwister9625]

I love it! So beautiful. 90 miles of beach walking would drive me insane too. I'm so excited for the rest of the series!

[@michellelauravaleine1628]

Oh my gosh I didn’t realize trail videos are back!!!! Watched the PCT ones with so much joy and LOVED them!!!! Now have discovered these are here and will dive right in! Just wanted to say it’s already admirable to hike a long trail like that, but the filming!!! The work that goes into filming this!!! And EDITING!!!! Even more than the filming… to create these absolutely beautiful videos where one can feel the colors and smells and sounds and feelings of what you experienced… hats off to you!

[@issybonnin8774]

oh i ADORE this. i can't wait for chapter two!!!

[@purdylives]

I’m a kiwi. Moved to Aus and then to England when I was 14 and 25 respectively. NZ has always been home - I didn’t know this trail was a thing, and now it’s on my bucket list. Im going to do it when the kids are a bit older and will understand when dad has to go missing for a few months. Good luck for the rest of the journey

[@ElliotHuff]

I loved the clip of that family! Love your work Elina!

[@andricmr]

Beautiful! You have a gift girl!

[@cog1841]

Modern day story teller, Elina you are a legend. Feeling so blessed to have found you on KZbin.

[@christempleton9656]

you always make absolute magic. I waited to watch this because I wanted to be prepared! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@dromerjb]

We’ll done! Beautiful pictures. Wonderful!

[@jandal8905]

Oh man - this brought back some memories. I through-hiked Te Araroa in 2015-16. After Raetea Forest I really felt like I could beat the world. Great video - beautifully shot and edited! Cheers, Scott.

[@emmaward3511]

This has made my day!! TA series here we come 😍

[@Fellmandave1]

Lush. The land, the music, your voice -all in harmony.

[@ninasegall]

Absolutely amazing. You are so talented. I love all of your cinematic shots and commentary. Also I love how you include interviews with the people you came across. I am thrilled for chapter 2!💕

[@emilyduvall9069]

So stoked for the chapters to come!

[@ShroomAndMoss]

Your videos are SO beautiful. Cannot wait to see the next ones

[@phoebeel]

Sitting here on my birthday, crying because I'm alone and just recently broke up from a 5 year relationship, looking for a job seemingly hopeless. But at least I can dream that I will do this one day. Thank you for the distraction and the beauty of this video 🏞️

[@aimeedavis4385]

Your ability to tell a story always astounds me. Looking forward to the next chapter already. Thank you for sharing.

[@soultosoul9981]

I love all your videos so much Elina! Thank you for putting so much time, carrying all that gear and creating such a stunning art work! I've been thinking so many years about the PCT and the TA and I really appreciate your videos. To my biggest surprise was that you met and filmed Abhi! The things he talks about are super cool, I'm practicing them myself and I hope one day you have the chance to go back and meet the rest of this amazing group of people! The temple project and property outside Aukland is just absolutely fabulous! Looking forward to Chapter two! :)

[@waketime1111]

Very nice. Looking forward to coming chapters.

[@heidilegg1475]

the long awaited chapters begin! such amazing story telling and videography Elina, thank you for taking your time to edit your experience and share it with the world!

[@eugenievisser3926]

Thank you to take the effort for putting this together. Hopefully you’re enjoying the whole journey again. Thank you for taking us with you! 💚

[@violet-fl9ve]

Yesss. So stoked for this series!