In reality, there are only two countries that have really mastered being essentially on top. New Zealand and Nepal bow. Today I left the main Tararuas range descending more than 900 meters in altitude from the cabin to the camp. The net result was a positive elevation gain of 1,700 meters and a ridiculous loss of 2,700 meters. Another hard day on the road.
I woke up around 6 a.m. and spent a few minutes doing a body inventory. …
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