During a recent trip to New Zealand, I was determined to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Located in Tongariro National Park, on the North Island, it is one of the country’s most popular full-day treks. I’d seen the Emerald Lakes, rocky terrain and vast craters in pictures—and The Lord of the Rings—and I believed their beauty warranted my witnessing them in person. So, I was drawn to the trail. This despite the fact that, although I love a good challenge, I tend to shy away from hikes describ...
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