Comments for tristan riley

Comment on Dragon’s Teeth High Route - the “Wireless Staircase” by Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:17:46 +0000

Hi Tristan, I’ve enjoyed reading your site - including your tramping philosophy. 3 of us completed Dragons Teeth 2 wks ago - low route because of rain, but explored 1/2 the high route. There is a good alternative low route to the DOC route, dropping into Anotoki from high on the ridge behind Adelaide tarn, splitting off from the start of the high route track.
What a fantastic trip it is.
Wayne

Comment on 19 Days in Fiordland by Honora Renwick

Honora Renwick — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:27:28 +0000

Really enjoyed reading about your traverse. Janet and I followed a similar route put together by Robin McNeill in 1996. We got as far as Taheke Ck before a medivac for Janet’s abcessed shin. From that point on your route is different. Good to see you doing it lightweight with light footwear. I’ve bookmarked your site too.

Comment on Lightweight gear information by Rob McKay

Rob McKay — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 07:09:27 +0000

Thanks for the tips re Dragons Teeth today - Just checking out your blog - I must find the time to start one (I have a work related one) as I am a light weight gear freak!
Re your tarp - I have Oware Cat tarp and biv - also a bug shelter (serenity - from Mt Laurel Designs).
I really like the SpinnTwinn from Gossamer Gear http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/Spinn-Twinn.html?id=QuVH9HPJ:121.72.166.16
I will touch base after we come back from the “Teeth” - fingers crossed that we get good weather to do the high route - Cheers Rob
PS - best light weight packs are from ULA out of Utah - I have the Conduit and the Curcuit
Best light weight sleeping bags from Western Mountaineering
PPS - Re rainwear - if not bushbashing - check-out Driducks - great, soooooo light and really waterproof

Comment on Dragon’s Teeth High Route - the “Wireless Staircase” by Rob

Rob — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:25:39 +0000

Hi Tristan - 3 of us are doing this over Easter - I was going to do the low route, but if weather is ok It looks like the high route is much better now (previous articles I have read are fill to horror stories).
We are experienced trampers from the Auck Tramping Club.
Can I call you to “pick your brains”
Phone number please
Cheers Rob

Comment on Red Hill, Wairoa River, Mt Rintoul - Richmond Ranges by Sue

Sue — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:30:31 +0000

Good to meet you on the way south from Nelson. Good luck for your coming Fiordland expedition.