Summits and Sandals 12/25/2016 As you may recall, I switched from trail running shoes to sandals in the past couple of weeks and had to battle blisters and cracked heels for a few days. Luckily a few days on the river and a few more days of easier trekking let my feet heal before I tried to tackle the Tararua Ranges. One of the most difficult sections of the trail on the North Island, the Tararuas are notorious for terrible weather and mud-filled trails. The views, however, supposedly make the infamous section
As you may recall, I switched from trail running shoes to sandals in the past couple of weeks and had to battle blisters and cracked heels for a few days. Luckily a few days on the river and a few more days of easier trekking let my feet heal before I tried to tackle the Tararua Ranges. One of the most difficult sections of the trail on the North Island, the Tararuas are notorious for terrible weather and mud-filled trails. The views, however, supposedly make the infamous section
