Milford Track - Things to KNOW before you Go: Fun Foto Tips and Trips Episode #20

Yep, I just…as in “just”…got off the track. I am still on the boat waiting to leave the track at the beginning of this video…and then I am waiting for my bus pick up as I leave the track. So, all my information is still fresh in my head. I took an informal survey of the other hikers leaving the Milford track and came up with a list of recommendations or considerations for anyone considering the Milford track. Now a little perspective is important. I am an occasional day hiker. I was not as fit as I needed to be hiking this trail. I thought I was…but I was not. If I did it all over again, I would do some things differently…which brings us back to the title. Here are all my recommendations for people who are going to hike the Milford track. Unfortunately, due to flooding we were not able to hike the entire track. We had to turn at the Mackinnon pass. I hope you can hike the entire trail. What an amazing experience! I am so excited for you.
Here is the link for Easy Hike--the company we used for our rental equipment, food
www.easyhike.c...
Just my suggestion--Get the hiking sticks!

[@SimeonDuncan]

Really helpful tips. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

So glad liked them!

[@sabyasachibanerjee124]

Thanks! Some very useful advice. Our tramps coming up in November

[@pediatricPTexercises]

So jealous!

[@cnm757]

Good comments, mainly. I just assume my boots will get drowned when I go in the bush. Making them too waterproof means you end up walking in a water balloon. I drill a small hole just above the welt on the instep. As one walks this allows the water in your boot to be pumped out of the hole, so the boots get almost dry before they get drowned again. Wool socks, off course. I think fleece is better than wool, which I used for years. Fleece stays drier as it lets the moisture wick away rather than absorbing it as wool does. I've never stayed dry in the rain in the bush so all the gear should reflect that, clothing in particular. If the rain doesn't get in, the sweat doesn't get out. Plastic bags for all your pack contents, as you found out...

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Good suggestions! Thank you

[@nuvesv6933]

Wow, probably the most informative video of Milford hike. Also, probably the reason that i will cancel my plan to hike with my family. It is also possible, the camera equipments made the hike much tougher.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I am so happy that my video helped you. I hope it also helped to make a good decision about the hike. It was an incredible hike. However, it would be extremely important to be prepared for it.

[@alexanderchesher7030]

Some great tips, thanks! Is it possible to charge a phone (would use mainly for the camera) at the huts? Do they have power?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Great question. I was not in a hut. I was in a tent. I charged in the restaurant/lodge area

[@mayadelacey]

Nice tips- it’s “Weka,” though, not “Wika” 😊😊😊

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Thanks for the correction!

[@georginagonzalez3404]

Thank you for all the information. Just a quick question, can you please give me the name for the sandflies stuff you used?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Bonjela

[@hikingzone]

How bout how much food do we need ????

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You’ll need enough for 3 meals a day. We used freeze dried food for dinners. Our equipment rental company there helped us with the food.

[@chlbtn]

"bowl"=boil

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Welcome to my southern accent