Up and Down - 3000 km on New Zealand’s Longest Hiking Trail

[@barrybr1]

I want to comment but I'm a bit speechless. Dylan, that was beyond beautiful. The words and ideas spoken at the end of the film left me in tears. So beautifully crafted form the visuals to the music to the concept ...it was stunning. Thank you

[@DaynMoron]

I am really happy to hear your feedback it means a lot - Thank you very much :)

[@carltonbanks6677]

bro stop glazing him

[@paulwallwhat]

The cinematography in this is outstanding. Bravo.

[@DaynMoron]

Thanks so much Mick - It means a lot

[@nzmarty]

I’ve watched a lot of TA videos over the last few weeks. This was by far and away the nicest, most emotional, put together pieces. The females were amazing. You picked perfect people to talk to. Super inspiring. Thankyou ❤

[@DaynMoron]

I'm really happy to hear that you enjoy the film, thanks for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@wt8592]

Mate... you did an incredible job. It brought me tears. Reminded me the beautiful simple days on trail yet full of tiny treasures and pleasures that wouldn't be noticed in the normal life. I really appreciate your work which would have taken you tremendous amount of efforts over two years. Thanks Dylan!! Keep walking your own life!!

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you for your lovely feedback it means a lot ! Keep your eyes wide-open :)

[@diagonals792]

I wish I could drop everything and do this. this is inspirational.

[@DaynMoron]

Glad it has inspired you ! Thank youu :)

[@moanavandermaesen9983]

Do it

[@MoritzBaldes]

This must be the most beautiful video about the TeAraroa on KZbin. Amazing videography, beautiful shots and a mesmerizing atmosphere. Loved it.

[@paulalexander24]

Terrific cinematography! My son emigrates from Ireland 🇮🇪 to New Zealand 🇳🇿 this Wednesday so I’m looking forward to visiting and hiking it ! Completed the PCT in 2019 this looks equally awesome 👏 Thanks for sharing 😊

[@DaynMoron]

Congrats to have completed the PCT :)

[@stina6225]

I thought I was too old at 43, and here's this lady in her 60s with only one lung. Mad respect.

[@DaynMoron]

Glad you enjoyed her story :)

[@bosanquet123]

It is the people we meet that enrich our lives. I am so grateful that you were able to tell the story of these 4 amazing people. Nathan Van Helden, Francois Peguillet, Marion Abba, and Wieke Krol.

[@DaynMoron]

A human experience ! Thank you for your feedback :)

[@VickyVanHemelrijck]

This is absolutely beautiful. I had goosebumps from start to finish; the way you present the people on your journey makes it feel like I know them deeply from the very first second I hear them. You have brought together extraordinary voices and I can only hope to one day experience the trail for myself. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@DaynMoron]

I'm happy to hear that you enjoy the film. Thank you very much :)

[@notacrab9012]

Planning this hike for 2023. Absolutely blown away by the beauty. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@DaynMoron]

Amazing! Good luck for this adventure ahead :)

[@franticpudding9018]

Did you do it in the end?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you for capturing my country in such a beautiful way. Inspiring.

[@DaynMoron]

You're living in a lovely country! Thank you :)

[@paulred158]

Beautiful piece of filmmaking and storytelling.

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you :)

[@graceygrumble]

This made me feel so excited. I went to New Zealand, backpacking for three months, in 2002. I fell in love with the country and promised myself that I would return. At the end of next month, 20 years later, I am going to continue the love affair on Te Araroa. Can't wait!

[@DaynMoron]

Such a wonderful story! Wish you all the best for this adventure ahead :)

[@haystacksonthetrail1235]

I've watched hundreds of vlogs and hiking documentaries and this was the most professional one I've seen! Absolutely awesome!

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@Tooweizhen]

Have done the trail for south island 4months ago. Saw this video brought back so much memories. Amazing cinematography. I had no overnight hiking experience at all and i just started TA with a 20$ tent from Kmart. And I started just like that. Its always the journey and the people the moments. Its truely changed my life. My perspective. Im so grateful that I marched my first step and never looked back.

[@DaynMoron]

Always great to hear stories about the ones who walked the TA - Thank you so much for your feedback :)

[@lenemauchien182]

I don’t comment a lot on KZbin. But this movie touched me deep down. Thanks a lot mate for sharing your experience

[@DaynMoron]

i'm glad you did - Thank you so much :)

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Really enjoyable video , makes me miss home our beautiful Aotearoa 😁

[@DaynMoron]

What a beautiful country - Thank you :)

[@The-Real-Ando]

Yup I live in North Queensland, tropical rainforest, Daintree, the Reef, waterfalls etc etc are all amazing but I miss Aotearoa too. You little beauty!

[@fadeninev]

I absolutely love the conclusion by the woman ❤️

[@DaynMoron]

Glad you enjoy her precious words :)

[@lyakotten]

Thank you so much for the beautiful movie. It's so super, and this soundtrack is also fantastic. I'm so moved deeply, and love to be there sometime.

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you very much! The soundtrack have been made by the talented Alice-Anne Brassac who composed the music especially for the movie 😊

[@noraweigel171]

Waked the Trail in 19/20 and definitely one of the best things I have ever done. Great video 😁

[@DaynMoron]

I feel you - what an adventure it was ! Thanks so much :)

[@uniquetooyou9215]

Wonderfully beautiful and inspiring journey up and down our country. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world. Kia ora

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for your feedback :)

[@marionagez4347]

Merci pour cette superbe vidéo Dylan. Avant de faire le trail, ont me disait de regardais ta vidéo mais je ne voulais pas car je souhaitais garder la surprise de la beauté du Trail. Puis j'ai terminé le trail en juin et autour d émoi ont me parler toujours de regarder ta vidéo. Je ne pouvais pas, j'étais trop mal une fois le teararoa terminé ! Puis, il y a une semaine ou deux, tout en faisant du Apple thinning, j'écoutais les podcast de je t'emmène en voyage de alex Vizeo et jai eu envi cette fois, j'ai eu cette force d'écouter un Podcast parlant du Teararoa trail. Le tien. J'ai mis du temps à sortir de cette post dépression mais je sais que je vais mieux car je peux reparler de Thru Hiking, du ta, et surtout regarder des vidéos et écouter des Podcast qui parle du Teararoa. Merci pour cette merveille. Ton travail et très beau et c'est Hikers sont très touchant Que d'émotion qui remonte !!! Quelle aventure 😊

[@DaynMoron]

Un grand merci pour ton message Marion, heureux que le film t'ai plu et félicitation pour avoir terminé le Te Araroa :)

[@doanbaochau]

An incredible journey with beautiful frames and lovely stories. Really miss NZ when watching this and yes, you are correct, we could not tell about it, it is all about experience, and experience in NZ nature is totally beyond the human language! Thank you so much!

[@DaynMoron]

Marian lovely explained what we cannot explain ! Thank you so much for your feedback :)

[@Fr4Ever-b3u]

Superbe ! Je crois que je vais tenter l'Aventure ! Merci

[@DaynMoron]

Let's go !

[@diderichlangmannen]

Excellent. The hike, the video, the music, the people - the nature! Simply excellent.

[@DaynMoron]

I hope it has inspired you - Thank you :)

[@manuelguerin9372]

Bravo Dylan superbes images et pour le petit hommage je suis sur que de la haut elle est fière de toi

[@DaynMoron]

Merci beaucoup Manu et oui je l'espère :)

[@christopherdorrington2128]

Stunning doco -and easily interfaces the beauty of Kiwi outdoors with the various TA journeys undertaken by the nominated players and seamlessly presents their viewpoints and drivers Winner

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for your feedback Christopher it means a lot :)

[@supmondultimate]

Beautiful film! Planning my hike for 2022, couldn't be more inspired by this, thank you

[@DaynMoron]

That's wonderful ! I wish you the best for this incredible adventure ahead of you! Thank youu

[@0004112802]

Amazing Job Dylan, I'm from the UK, and it has inspired to one day do this trail :) keep up the inspiring work !

[@DaynMoron]

Let's go ⛰

[@clarisse5071]

Such a stunning film, I'm super impressed.. The images, the colors, the music, the interviews, the pace, the text... it's perfect and made me really emotional and inspired! Congrats!!

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for this great feedback it means a lot :)

[@jeanjacquesgautier7992]

ouah !!c est magnifique ,mais vraiment et ca me donne vraiment envie de le faire ,et cette dame a une philosophie qui me touche vraiment !!!

[@DaynMoron]

Une incroyable rencontre, ravi que vous ayez apprécié ! Merci beaucoup :)

[@하디-k6r]

End of this year I'm gonna challenge this awesome thing I'm really happy before I saw this video

[@DaynMoron]

Amazing! I wish you the best :)

[@keithadam2122]

I met the inspirational Marian on Waikaremoana, my first ever multi day hike. She shared her goal of completing the TA when she retired - I now have the same goal!! Outstandingly beautiful video!

[@DaynMoron]

That's amazing ! Thank you so much :)

[@lidkajurek]

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you !

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much !

[@roscoepettigrew3737]

Totally loved it. Love my country. I must always remember how privileged I am to be born here. Much love 💙💙❤❤👊🏽👊🏽

[@elmarieobrien7993]

Absolutely stellar cinematography, just so beautiful. I love the balance of interviews too sharing they're story as it went along was nice we got a sense of their journey, bravo 👏🏼

[@DaynMoron]

It means a lot, thank you :)

[@PeterNankivell]

New Zealand is seriously one of the most spectacular countries

[@DaynMoron]

For sure :)

[@PiccoloHS]

I just bought a house with my first-time pregnant wife of one year... and we just want to leave now to set one foot after the other... Thank you for these looks and wise words to listen to..!

[@DaynMoron]

Glad to hear that it has inspired you ! Thank you so much :)

[@manoncarnielli1575]

J'écris pas souvent des commentaires sous les vidéos mais là ça mérite. Le film pourrait largement durer plus pour apporter encore plus de superbe aux témoignages et encore plus de paysages à couper le souffle. Bravo et merci de proposer un film comme ça sur KZbin.

[@DaynMoron]

Je suis vraiment touché, un grand merci à toi pour ton retour :)

[@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189]

13:35 - oh he makes me remember that I do not only miss hiking but miss other hikers as well. Really the best type of people I have ever found

[@DaynMoron]

I feel you :)

[@saaaamization]

Tout simplement splendide. Cette poésie dans les propos des walkers, tellement inspirant! Félicitations

[@DaynMoron]

Un grand merci, content que le film t'ai plu :)

[@damianres3096]

Couldn t be more stunning

[@DaynMoron]

Thanks so much Damian :)

[@jumpintothewild.]

Une merveille ! Merci pour ce magnifique partage d'aventure

[@DaynMoron]

Avec grand plaisir, merci beaucoup :)

[@Grace-pp3dw]

Shalom .Thank you. Watching from Australia. 73 Praise the Lord 37

[@iPhonePhotoDude]

Well done Dylan! "It is what it is." And now I can't wait for "it", to be...

[@DaynMoron]

You got it ! Thank you :)

[@ritakomlosi3352]

Beautiful film, congratulations! Just some days ago, I was talking with somebody about the trail and I mentioned that I like in trail life so much that people on the trail have no interest which nationality you have, how old you are and whether you are married or not. Pretty much the same what Marian says. I don`t like to be a number or a category in the „developed“ society. It so liberating to can just exist without any prejudice. Exactly, it`s a privilege.

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for your words :) As you said nothing matter when you are on the TA!

[@aliciatodd371]

Such a wonderful film, I hiked it this summer and it changed me for the better. Thank you for capturing the beauty of Aotearoa on film!

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you very much for your feedback :)

[@deldridg]

This is the sort of film that changes people's lives and it's a huge credit to you. Watching this with my wife just now, she was musing how she could get 4 months off her work! You've got us thinking seriously mate! We've done Tongariro (our son is the youngest to do it at age 4) and other amazing walks and this would be incredible. Big thanks and cheers from Sydney - Dave

[@DaynMoron]

So happy to read your comment ! I really encourage you to do Te Araroa Trail and I hope you will ! Thank you very much :)

[@jeansmt_]

C'est magnifique ! Bravo Dylan !

[@DaynMoron]

Merci à toi Jean !

[@travelwithbec374]

Beautiful film about an incredible trail. I completed the Southland section early this year but had to pull out due to injury, I can’t wait to continue to complete it in sections. It’s such an experience to hike in places most kiwis don’t even know about

[@DaynMoron]

Oh sorry to hear that! I hope you will get back on the trail really soon and enjoy the full experience :)

[@kingy002]

Superbly put together. Well done. The ladies words were very inspiring. I love how young she was in spirit.

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much Mark :)

[@ingrid28793]

Bravo pour ce film, magnifique et émouvant. Il motive vraiment à partir à l'aventure sur le TA ! A voir et revoir...

[@DaynMoron]

Un grand merci pour ton retour Ingrid :)

[@Tic-tac579]

a documentary of humanity and humility I had the chance to visit many countries but New Zealand is whaou Amazing ❤️ thanks for this 👏🏻❤️

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you for your feedback ! It means a lot :)

[@gatienm4651]

Magnifiques trail !

[@DaynMoron]

Tu l'as dis :)

[@noemiepons8572]

Très beau film sur ce trek, merci

[@DaynMoron]

Merci beaucoup Noémie :)

[@jansaunders7183]

As someone who has been keeping this trail in the back of her mind for a few years, and is more Marion’s age and stage this movie was incredibly inspiring... and just so beautiful visually and audibly. Great stuff! Thank you 🙏

[@DaynMoron]

I'm so happy this movie has inspired you ! Thank you very much and I wish you the best :)

[@joshkentof3681]

Hell of a film. Shared it with all my friends, I hope to hike it one day

[@DaynMoron]

Thanks for sharing it with your friends :)

[@ragshikes]

"It just is" - I love that

[@DaynMoron]

Marian words are precious :)

[@jttg]

mate... I just came watching this, it was just too beautiful

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you very much :)

[@natanvanhelden385]

This makes me want to go back to New Zealand even more

[@DaynMoron]

I feel you ! Thanks a lot Natan :)

[@murgut7894]

It is just huge!

[@DaynMoron]

Thanks :)

[@theyatrilimited4844]

Beautiful Movie

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much :)

[@leeoleary3321]

Fantastic. This movie makes me want to walk the trail. Thanks : )

[@DaynMoron]

I wish you can do the trail one day - Thank youu :)

[@walktheta]

Absolutely amazing video! The shot through the waterfall at 16:57s was jaw-dropping! It brought back so many memories, and it was all summed up nicely at the end by the Marion who I had the pleasure of meeting on trail.

[@DaynMoron]

Glad you enjoyed this shot aha ! I hope it brought you back some amazing memories, thanks so much :)

[@edwardxiang5500]

Thanks! Well done , so impressed for the interviews.... inspiring! Touch!

[@DaynMoron]

Glad you enjoyed the interviews and found it inspiring ! Thank you so much :)

[@petethekiwi1761]

- Kia Ora Dylan, What a great short film. I am lucky enough to walk on a section of this trail by Puhoi, most days of the week, as part of my health and fitness journey over the past 5 years. Will get up north this summer and walk home from there. Lost 35 kg and regained full metabolic health. Will walk the first couple of days fasting and water only. Kia Kaha 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@DaynMoron]

Sounds amazing Pete ! Glad you enjoyed the movie :)

[@sandtofflor]

Woow! Such an incredible well made movie from the trail. The atmosphere, interviews, soundtrack, everything, just amazing! Thanks 🙏

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much :)

[@marylenecoutret1513]

haaaa, fantastique! Les images sont superbes et la réalisation parfaite. Un premier film d'aventure inspirant et très prometteur pour la suite ! Cela me rappelle tellement de souvenirs : j'ai réalisé le Te Araroa en 2014/2015 (en cette saison, nous n'étions qu'environ 150 marcheurs sur le TA ! ). Cela reste une des plus belles expériences de ma vie.

[@DaynMoron]

Un grand merci pour ces mots, ça fait très plaisir! En effet, c'est une expérience qui marque une vie !

[@DanielOutdoors]

Fantastic interviews specially the lady with the sunglasses, i like to hear very much !

[@DaynMoron]

Glad you enjoy that interview! Thanks so much :)

[@alexanderwong1069]

i havent done it but to add to this. when u finally know ur hiker name on the trail was when u bcom one with the nature n the ppl who understands this

[@DaynMoron]

That's so true man :)

[@laurentdimichiel9439]

Bravo félicitations ! Ce sont de très belles images et des témoignages très touchants, parce que vrai de vrai… les randonneurs au long cours ont une perception plus proche de la vérité de ce qu’est: vivre le moment présent pour ce qu’il est avec une conscience élevé de ce que l’on est. Magic Sûrement ce trail et félicitations de l’avoir fait en mode reporter avec cette logistique supplémentaire 😉

[@DaynMoron]

Merci beaucoup pour ton retour Laurent :)

[@And1Mixtape9]

Tout simplement superbe - bravo pour avoir terminé la Te Araroa ainsi que ce film !

[@DaynMoron]

Le film à pris plus de temps et d'énergie que le Te Araroa lui même Aha ! Merci beaucoup 🙏

[@And1Mixtape9]

@@DaynMoron J’imagine bien - devil is in the details 💪.

[@rs889]

One of the best TA videos I've seen 👍🏻thank you for sharing

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much :)

[@RscOmega]

Magnifique Dylan ! Une vrais émotion tout au long de la vidéo entre les images et témoignages .. !

[@DaynMoron]

Je suis heureux que tu es apprécié le film, merci beaucoup man :)

[@danielbatchelor173]

Awesome, really inspiring and cool seeing the huts you've been in to previously.

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you Daniel :)

[@sarathsasi5192]

Amazing and very inspiring..

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you :)

[@AlaskanAmblers]

This is so wonderful...done by a real filmmaker. It was perfect, artistically, with great cinematography. A great collection of thoughts from hikers, interspersed with beautiful images. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for your feedback it means a lot :)

[@eslope5045]

I am from Japan, and I found out about this movie through Ken's KZbin. This is a very inspiring and wonderful film. I feel like I am there. Last summer, I was going to move to New Zealand but couldn't because of this situation, after that my motivation was down but this movie motivated me again :) Thank you so much. I will definitely do it.

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you for your feedback ! I hope the situation will get better so you can make it to New Zealand and walk the TA :)

[@gontran5059]

Juste incroyable ce documentaire. Quel appel 😍 Félicitations Dylan !

[@DaynMoron]

J'espère t'avoir donné des idées ! Merci beaucoup à toi :)

[@denyhoudy2085]

oh my.. thank you so much for bringing me back to TA year 2017. Loved choice of music and beautiful cinematography ! :)

[@DaynMoron]

Happy to hear it - Thank you very much :)

[@florencepeters8029]

Splendide! Un grand bravo Dylan!

[@DaynMoron]

Un grand merci Florence, content que le film t'ai plu :)

[@FilmsVencejo]

That was a really nice video and amazing experience!! Thank you for sharing 💚

[@DaynMoron]

Thanks to you :)

[@lindsaymoron3531]

Incroyable ce film !!! Bravo Bro ! 👏🏼☺️

[@DaynMoron]

Merci beaucoup la sœurette ✨

[@___marlene5804]

Merci pour cette sublime vidéo. Cela me rappelle mes meilleurs moments passés en Nouvelle- Zélande. Un jour j’espère y retourner. 🤞🏻🇳🇿 ♥️

[@DaynMoron]

Avec grand plaisir, content de t'avoir rappelé de beaux souvenirs :)

[@thomasfrgs486]

Excellent court métrage ! J'ai voyagé merci

[@DaynMoron]

Ravi d'entendre ça ! Merci beaucoup :)

[@klasse7r3]

Very inspiring video about the TA. It was a pleasure to watch. Thank you and the world that people like you exist to show the beauty of nature and what the outdoors have to offer. Great job

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for your feedback Simon :)

[@hemanabanana6906]

Thank you Dylan . That was a beautiful and inspiring documentary .

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you very much :)

[@dik8489]

Wow! What a stunning way to picture this trail. Really inspiring!

[@DaynMoron]

Glad you enjoyed the movie ! Thank you so much :)

[@nikitamcalister5081]

This is amazing! I’ve been considering doing it in sections but I would love to do the whole thing at once!

[@DaynMoron]

I have met many "Section Hikers" walking the trail - When you do not have 4-5 months ahead of you it is a great way to complete the TA :)

[@misosiruegao]

Hello! I'm Ken's friend This video made me want to walk in Teara Loa. Thank you‼︎

[@DaynMoron]

I hope you will get the opportunity ! Thanks so much :)

[@daniel__on__tour]

Amazing Video! Great Storytelling with the interviews! Great Videography! Great Music! 😃😃😃

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for your feedback! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it :)

[@Cali.marguaritte]

Magnifique, on en prend plein les yeux ! Quelle belle expérience, Merci pour l'inspiration :)

[@DaynMoron]

Merci énormément pour ton retour Clarisse :)

[@neilamarshall]

This is beyond beautiful. Thank you so much Dylan. I have walked much of this. but perhaps it is time gird myself to do it all in one go.

[@DaynMoron]

Let's go ! And thank you so much for your kind words :)

[@carinaspliid]

What an amazing documentary! Lovely stories and absolutely stunning cinematography. Very inspiring in more than one way! Well done 👏🏻

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much for your feedback :)

[@乐在川上]

真的非常棒！非常喜欢你的视频，看了两遍。谢谢你，如你所说，有时候缺少了勇气，去做就行。

[@MarcoGillou]

What a pretty documentary

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you so much Marc :)

[@ElricAzarai]

Incroyable aventure et travail derrière ce film ! BRAVO ! :)

[@DaynMoron]

Un grand merci à toi :)

[@Sebricard27]

Très beau film ! J'ai pris mon pied

[@DaynMoron]

Un grand merci à toi :)

[@bensundaralife9359]

Beautiful film Dylan.

[@DaynMoron]

Thank you Ben :)