We had to deviate from our original plan a bit due to some nasty weather that was meant to roll in. Eventually, we found ourselves on our way up the Awatere Valley.
As the first rays of sunlight broke over the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, a group of six adventurers gathered at the edge of a sprawling valley, ready for an unforgettable journey.
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