A day on the Routeburn

Inspired by my buddy Delaney, who had accomplished the feat a couple of weeks ago, I decided to hike the 32km Routeburn Track in a day.

The idea was also spurred on by...

1). The fact that none of the huts or camp sites had space available.
2). The sunny forecast for the day.
3). The prospect of saving $ and reaching the Fiordland area a day earlier.

One of the "Great Walks" of New Zealand, it certainly was beautiful, but no Cascade Saddle.

PICS: (top to bottom) Routeburn Flats with Mt.Earnslaw looming in the background, the Hollyford Valley, trampers skirting Lake Harris.