30.16 New Zealand: Mount Fox, one of the toughest days we've ever had.
We don't quote others with regard to the hikes we undertake. However, to gain an objective view, we included some comments which are listed in the paragraph below: (Quote from Hikers' travel magazines.) The hike up Mount Fox is one tough cookie: at points you literally will be gripping the trail in front of you. On a clear day, the panorama from the summit of Mount Fox is one of the most dramatic in New Zealand, including Fox Glacier, Mt. Cook, and Mt. Tasman. By completing this hike you will have earned what those on scenic flights pay big bucks to see. The cliché in the early guide books that this track is “not for the faint hearted” is no exaggeration. The trail climbs relentlessly through a lush rain forest. The route is poorly maintained, so it is important to be vigilant. There are parts of this hike where you are climbing vertically on tree roots and wet rocks. This hike is known as one of the toughest and best day hikes on the South Island. The editor at the co...