Double Round Mt Taranaki FKT
2/7/2019 Party: Tom Spencer, Tom Hadley Tom Spencer and I had an epic day on Mt Taranaki over the uni break. We were both keen to get out and find a big challenge, so we decided doing 2 laps of Mt Taranaki would be a bit of fun. We started at around 5.30am from the Stratford Plateau and pushed through the first hour or so in cold winds and icy conditions. However, once we got around to Holly hut the day cleared up and we could find a solid rhythm. Going around the side of Phantam’s peak had to be a highlight of the first lap with clear conditions and some stunning views of the summit. We managed to tick off the first lap, getting back to the plateau in 8 hours 45 minutes where we could restock food. Tom striding out under Fantham's Peak (Tom Hadley) Some Ice (Tom Spencer) Setting out on the second loop, we managed a solid pace around to Holly Hut where we had a bit of a laugh as we filled in the hut book for the second time that day. After darkness set in...