Sometimes you stumble upon something beautiful on KZfaq, wondering how it hasn’t got 10-100x the views. This is amazing!
@mrsealpoop77818 ай бұрын
Huh, been here before. Knew the video was familiar!
@HasselBacken-fy4ms4 ай бұрын
Beautifull eh
@rosblackmore54222 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this Aaron. I have been watching during my coffee breaks over the last few days and it's been pure escapism. A fantastic journey and beautifully filmed and narrated. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us all
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
That's so nice to hear! Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed.
@emmama75412 жыл бұрын
Lunch break for me ;) works as well than meditation to find peace 👌
@peterarcher96883 жыл бұрын
Well done Aaron! 3000 km is no mean feat. I, as others have, enjoyed your journey and sharp videos. I last tramped your favourite place, Nelson Lakes NP in 1999 & am now long past such pursuits. I lived my first 22 years in Nelson & climbed the highest peak in the Richmond range, Mt.Richmond & another high one, Mt. Fishtail. Videos such as yours bring back the old days- I stayed in Rocks Hut a number of times over 60 years ago when it had a dirt floor, tin walls and sacking bunks. But we loved it! Keep on journeying! Kia kaha! Peter Archer
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed Peter, and thank you for your words of encouragement. It is always wonderful to hear of people’s past hiking experiences, especially when they are back when I was just a baby! Hope you are keeping well, and thank you for stopping by.
@KiwiJohn19513 жыл бұрын
Outstanding, Aaron. You should be very proud of what you have achieved. My brother and I are setting out out on our own sectional odyssey come late October at the ripe old age of 66 and 70. First stage........to Auckland. It's going to be a wonderful challenge! Go well, Aaron.
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John, and good on you both. Best of luck and enjoy the trail!
@DrDeepstack Жыл бұрын
What a great watch. I did the south island solo in 2011, so nice to see the route back in detail. Great production.
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for watching 😀
@AussieBeachBum Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Aaron on an amazing journey and for documenting the adventure. I can't help but think you hiked a lot more than 3000kms with setting up the camera and retracing your steps! I hope to hike this one day 👣👣
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jackie! Haha, just a few more steps 😉
@wanderlust90816 ай бұрын
This is epic🎉Great pictures, wonderful music. Thank you ❤
@AaronRossPhoto6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@edwardxiang5500 Жыл бұрын
Real master piece! Better than a lot of movies, the landscape, the Music , the story! Thanks for sharing
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed, thanks Edward!
@GypsyGirl3173 жыл бұрын
I have this downloaded on my phone so I can watch it offline (You Tube premium 👍🏾😁), and today I watched it as I was travelling home on the bus after a week with my mokos. ❤️ You are a very talented film maker, plus your thoughts on life have depth and wisdom. I love your narration, plus your inclusion of other interesting people along the way. Excellent work, keep it up! So many fans out here - for me it is because you are authentic, humble and down to earth that I am truly enjoying your vlogs. 👍🏾 🌳 😊
@AdventureTechie32 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing!! This is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing your adventures & experience with us, much appreciated. I could imagine what the moment was like when you finished this hike and reached Bluff ❤️.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Sarah!
@nickymd12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron for filming this journey. I've been dreaming about doing this for years now and am planning on a 2023 TA. I loved how human your video was. And almost wept for you when your tent was flooded - what a nightmare!
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicky - don’t stop dreaming!
@tasmanbeach Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done! Great balance of music, natural sound and comments.
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dakotayewen5 ай бұрын
You captured the journey so beautifully! I plan to hike the TA this year and this has made me even more excited.
@AaronRossPhoto5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Good luck 🙂
@athenajones-collings87543 жыл бұрын
I’m going to share this in with so many people! Inspiring work:)
@Systemsturz Жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron, I emailed you for some tips about the TA a couple of months back and - we’ll after learning tons of new things and 2 1/2 months of the trail I’ve got 500k left to go and I’m here watching this video again - I’m getting pretty darn emotional seeing this haha Thank you ❤
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear about your progress brother 😀 Keep it up, not far to go now!
@Mister07073 ай бұрын
Finished the trail in February 2024 and yes, the Nelson lakes area is by far the best part :) It feels familiar to watch this again :)
@AaronRossPhoto3 ай бұрын
Hope you had a great time!
@andrewmedrano15863 жыл бұрын
The legend is back! Incredible video, it truly made me emotional.
@sarah1232953 жыл бұрын
I have only just started watching your video so i don’t know what is in it as of yet, but I’m so glad you have released this video of something your passionate about and not felt compelled to do a reaction to the new album. I’m glad you stayed true to where you are at now. Although i have personally loved all of your videos from that time in your life and honestly do miss them and think of them when watching the other channels as no one ever quite does it the way you did.
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
@aimee47683 жыл бұрын
Finally got around to watching the whole thing. What a great documentation of your journey. Such awesome footage and inspiring narration too!
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
That means a lot! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
@robinsavard842 жыл бұрын
There is so much to love about this video! Excellent! New Zealand is absolutely gorgeous.
@jacksonlone19 ай бұрын
Second time I am watching this now. Cheers Aaron for taking the time to capture your experience on the Te Araroa. It's been a privilege to virtually share this experience alongside you.
@AaronRossPhoto9 ай бұрын
Appreciate the support, thanks man.
@dionmcflinn20452 жыл бұрын
Aaron, you've managed to capture some of the awe inspiring essence of this journey, your movie just make me miss the trail even more. Thank you for providing the memories. I was also on the 2021-2021 season but we didn't meet (I recognised a few of your fellow hikers, such as Milly and Tim). Only having my snapshots your movie captures the beauty for me. Early starts and stunning light. Something for me to pass on to family and friends thank you Aaron.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dion, thank you for your very kind words - it brings me a lot of joy knowing that I could provide something like that for you. Too bad we didn't meet, but the fact we met mutual people is exciting nonetheless. All the best.
@andreastitson34543 жыл бұрын
Aaron congratulations on completing the TA. Excellent video. Lots of familiar faces and great memories.
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrea! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trail experience.
@andreastitson34543 жыл бұрын
Hello Aaron, very pleased to finish the TA at Bluff just prior to Easter. Even better, this weekend, meeting Fiona and Marie from Germany in Taupo to do some National Park walks. Keep up these entertaining videos- you are talented my friend.
@NiallJ3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful film my dude! A phenomenal achievement too, congrats on finishing the trail. Some of the cinematography is mind-blowing, I imagine the scenery was even more surreal in person! I appreciate how much extra effort you must have put in to get all the different shots, but I'm sure you'll agree it was more than worth it now that you've got this incredible film to look back on and to always remember from. I love the idea of doing something like this (on a much much smaller scale for sure) and just immersing yourself in nature for a while, but I also don't have the energy to move across my bedroom most days 😂 But yeah. Much love Aaron and congrats again 💛
@AdventureswithWillem Жыл бұрын
Aaron this is the best film there is on the Te Araroa. As a fellow thru hiker class of 2019-2020, you portrayed beautifully what the TA is emotionally and physically. Such good memories that brings longing to my heart, as you said i will never forget this journey. Big thank you for sharing. As a side note what mike are you using for your sound?
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Hi Willem, thank you so much for your kind words. I am using the Rode VideoMicro in this video 🙂
@stevenseiler5494 Жыл бұрын
You legend❤many thanks, it is lovely to see through your eyes😍
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven!
@willowworthington71813 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Arron!!! You really captured the essence of the peace and beauty of trail life, it very nearly brought me to tears! So awesome to re live the journey though what you captured. And to watch how the rest of the trail went for you, and a few of the other Nov first crew! Yeah Orange life 4 ever!
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Hey Willow, much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed.
@nzmeateater2 жыл бұрын
Well done with your walk and with this production, could not help but smile when you made it to the end,, Thanks for sharing your adventure.😁👌👌
@heez902 жыл бұрын
Great film work and and overall achievement - you have re inspired me. Currently at 1265 kms and needing inspiration - thank you.
@antoniabaker77702 жыл бұрын
I know this was 7 months ago, but how did you go?
@alastairforeman3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this Aaron. It brought back so many great memories of our own walk and the times we crossed paths with you. Great video! Alastair and Janice.
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alastair, I’m glad you enjoyed. Hope you guys are doing well!
@elizaburtpriddy87542 жыл бұрын
This is so bloody cool. Very inspiring. Such a genuine experience of the trail of which I hope to complete!
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eliza - you can do it!
@VishusB Жыл бұрын
Just loved this, thank you for all your hard work, and putting together such a beautiful video for the rest of us to enjoy.❤
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support ❤️
@1mnicholson Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic watch. Inspirational. Beautifully shot. Congratulations on a fantastic achievement. Thanks for posting - superb!
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Shae!
@ErikaLjung3 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful videos i´ve seen in long time! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us :)
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Erika!
@MegaGroganX3 жыл бұрын
Great watch thanks mate, looked absolutely amazing :)
@royrolston53403 жыл бұрын
Well done Aaron both for completing the trail and putting together a very interesting video account of your adventure. Although it was long very long in fact, I watched it in one session with some thanks to covid and our present level 4 lockdown. I did however held my interest throughout, credit to you for a good job in video editing and while your narration was minimal it was thoughtful and timely. Good job and thanks for sharing the trail.
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roy - getting through it in one sitting is an achievement in itself!
@florijanandres87523 жыл бұрын
Hey man, thank you so much for your video. You made my day, you made my week, you made my wish to hike te araroa become a plan. Inspiring amazing views you've catched for your video matched perfect with that soundtrack! Keep up your hike through life, may it never end! Except you've found something that's worth for to rest!
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kinds words Florijan! Excited for your plan of Te Araroa ❤️
@Zirmbergalm_Ruhpolding2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story Aaron
@YaserAzfar3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this was a whole movie. Actually insane work Aaron 😮😍
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
You the man Yaser ❤️
@jrobinsonabz2 жыл бұрын
Waht a beautiful film, fantastic effort. Hope to follow in your muddy footsteps later this year.
@carolpapworth88942 жыл бұрын
Way Coooool, extremely enjoyable...bravo Aaron👏
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Carol!
@upndown-traveling2 жыл бұрын
Great shots, great scenery 👍There's definitely one 👍. 😊Thanks for the video, best regards Up'n'Down-Traveling
@rainbowtomorrow2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful record worthy of your great achievement and an inspiration for those of us yet to make the trail. Photography and music unfolded to match the subtle ever changing rhythm and mood of the landscape. All the best for future journeys
@christophermarshall5273 жыл бұрын
Inspiring & beautiful!! Thank you!!
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Christopher!
@untilisee Жыл бұрын
Te Araroa is one of my biggest dream. Your film inspired me a lot. Within a few day I'll begin the visa process I hope I can see this beauty with my own eyes this year. Thank you for you film, Aaron.
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I wish you the best of luck, friend.
@untilisee7 ай бұрын
I've got visa and tickets! I will be in New Zealand on February 2 and then start my journey NOBO (South Island Only). I am so excited. Thank you again!
@andyONthetrail3 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate enjoyed every minute of your video/trip.
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@marklawrence7791 Жыл бұрын
Excellent story and presentation of the journey. Well done Aaron!!
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark!
@oldwaitekauri Жыл бұрын
Great vid - I very much recognised which bits of music were Hammock ☺. Aucklander (67)
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@escapeartist65462 жыл бұрын
Iv watched alot of youtube vids in my time....this video is in my top 10. I shouldnt call it a video...more like an experience. You have a remarkable gift in story telling, never stop.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
That means a lot - thank you so much.
@likeahike2 жыл бұрын
I so can't wait to get started. Loved the video. Makes me want to buy a plane ticket to New Zealand tomorrow.
@LittleBosstheboxer Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Really enjoyed watching. I learned a lot about ur journey. Thank you for sharing your experience. Congrats on your amazing achievement.
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you John!
@fastasdoublekicks3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work mate... I'm starting this journey very soon when I return home to NZ. This really makes me even more excited to dig into it. Cheers
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and I'm excited for you! Where are you coming from, if I may ask?
@fastasdoublekicks3 жыл бұрын
@@AaronRossPhoto Amsterdam! Been away for too long, and Te Araroa feels like the perfect way to reunite with home :)
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
@@fastasdoublekicks Nice - I’m sure you’ll enjoy it greatly!
@bobason456 Жыл бұрын
Awesome journey, thanks for sharing it.
@SublimatedIce2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job all around Aaron; loved following you on the trail. I think you did a excellent job in capturing the experience.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙂
@lukeduke30018 күн бұрын
How amazing
@holleymi20002 жыл бұрын
Well done Aaron..inspiring
@dee3six2 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching this, wow, wow, wow. Beautiful documentary of your journey, thankyou for sharing with us and well done on finishing, you're a champ mate 💪🏾💙
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! Thank you for watching.
@unit7777133 жыл бұрын
That beard progression 😍
@Sabout2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Magnificent!!
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
🙌
@testing24dfas Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. This is a memorable one.
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mansoor 🙂
@pjsmetal73 Жыл бұрын
Yeah Aaron this was cool to watch, really enjoyed it, well done👍💯😎
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😊
@thelosttraveller4725 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this Aaron.......Thanks ,mate !!!!
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
❤
@abelektro52012 жыл бұрын
Amazing movie!! So cool to see people I’ve met to a later point on my new New Zealand Journey! Well done!!
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sarah1232953 жыл бұрын
Missed your filmmaking so much
@groundflax2 жыл бұрын
Incredible! Best Te Araroa documentary ive seen :). Cant wait to hike it in the near season
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Cheers - excited for you!
@mickbeckers2 жыл бұрын
Awesomely done Aaron. Great narration, cinematography and soundtrack. Throughly enjoyed watching and brought back so many memories of the trail.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mick - I am glad I could bring back some memories for you 🙂
@samanthalane36152 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful shots and story! Very inspiring.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Samantha!
@llamalady Жыл бұрын
absolutely incredible, thanks for transporting me to new zealand over the past 80mins! I hope to one day walk this trail, europe is on the menu first this summer :) greetings from belgium
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed - yes, come on over!
@RawMunchies2 жыл бұрын
Well done! what an amazing experience!
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@jaybek77073 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah!! I’ve been waiting a year for this!!! And it’s better than I could have thought. This is something I’d love to do, especially with where I am in life right now, totally directionless. I need something to break me out of my head and leaving society like this to push myself to an challenging but attainable goal is exactly what I need. Some kind of purpose and direction to go
@jaybek77073 жыл бұрын
The more I watch of this, the more I am convinced. Where do I start dude? How did you make it happen?
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
@@jaybek7707 Lots of content online to find out how to go about doing a thru-hike! Maybe I’ll make a video about that?
@jaybek77073 жыл бұрын
Aaron Ross That would be awesome dude. Thanks
@OutdoorsmanDave2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story, wow 3,000km in 80 minutes, you are an impressive young man.
@heatherwickham65162 жыл бұрын
Great photography and commentary Aaron - loved it. Will share it. :-)
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Heather!
@delphineleroux8793 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an adventure 🤩🥰 thank you so much for sharing all this amazing story with us, truly inspiring 🧡
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks Delphine!
@isocapital3 жыл бұрын
this is so beautiful! i really want to hike this too one day that would be amazing!
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Consider it! It’s quite an adventure!
@elliee8683 Жыл бұрын
You did a really good job. Appreciate the hard work.
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ellie.
@sreybowron-muth34682 жыл бұрын
Watched this last night after seeing it featured on the Tramping in NZ group. Really inspiring.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Srey - appreciate the support!
@enochbobo32562 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother ,so Inspiring beautiful and magical .
@TheHypertrophyHub2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing I hope to do something like this next year.
@hamishperkins23072 жыл бұрын
Mate, that was absolutely amazing. Your filming and production was spot on. I'd like to do some research, and maybe look at an October start. Thanks for your inspiration!
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hamish - go get it!
@IwanderExploreCapture23 Жыл бұрын
amazing landscape
@leonahughes3773 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely inspiring Can't thank you enough for the vlog
@leonahughes3773 жыл бұрын
#bucketlistforsure
@PhilipKorsika2 жыл бұрын
Oh hey! Just stumbled across this - was great catching you in the Richmonds - looks like you had an epic time the whole way!
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Oh hey, Philip! What a coincidence, haha - great seeing you too!
@testing24dfas Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring.
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mansoor!
@keeslane10413 жыл бұрын
Proud mate over here ❤
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@enviousscarab27625 ай бұрын
Love this
@yannpharamin52562 жыл бұрын
Hi. Your video was beautiful, congratulations for your trail.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Yann!
@tobiasottinger52002 жыл бұрын
Reminds me a lot of Kraig Adams style, which is high praise indeed!
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
He’s an inspiration 😉
@masonbee3313 жыл бұрын
Well done. And with no mention of sandflies :)
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Cheers 😂
@masonbee3313 жыл бұрын
@@AaronRossPhoto I should also add the film was very good too. You should try and get ot played on one of the networks.
@Simon..Chapman2 жыл бұрын
I have watched this twice, so well put together. I hiked the PCT last year and hope to hije TA in Nov 22 if allowed in. Thank you for the inspiration 😀
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thank you.
@Deansmumsson3 жыл бұрын
I met blaze going through Nelson lakes in February, crazy guy!
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Haha, that's Blaze!
@peanutaxis Жыл бұрын
Not sure what the obsession with Reinga is. North cape/Serville cliiffs are the most northern point. I've been there. Not so legally.
@tostacey12 жыл бұрын
Epic vid! I think you can add another 100km just in camera work!
@nalbis3 жыл бұрын
god damn i love you
@andrewmedrano15863 жыл бұрын
The two best filmakers.
@NewTasty2 жыл бұрын
Amazing adventure.
@tiger2too182 жыл бұрын
Aaron, Thanks for your thoughts and comments on tramping the TA. I hope to do this when my teenage children have finished school / university - 10 years time. Living currently in S Korea I may be able to visit to see possible section hikes etc. Best wishes Phil
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, it is my pleasure! I hope you can visit some time too.
@tiger2too182 жыл бұрын
@@AaronRossPhoto are you based in the North Island still? I have a cousin who was seconded to engineer the road network in NZ and stayed.
@AaronRossPhoto2 жыл бұрын
@@tiger2too18 I am based in the South Island now, however I do visit the north every now and then.
@colinmason3293 жыл бұрын
Fantastic journey, beautifully filmed and edited. Would love to do this also. You looked to have a light pack load which i really love, what weight were you carrying? I would like to keep it light also. Keep dreaming. Colin
@AaronRossPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Colin! My base weight was 6kg, not too sure about with food and water, but probably around 10-12kg in total.
@GypsyGirl3173 жыл бұрын
@@AaronRossPhoto that's an excellent base weight! Awesome movie of your incredible journey. 😊👍🏾🌿
@loesmourikvanderjagt7121 Жыл бұрын
Really yalous,wished i have half my age,i would try to do what Aron did
@AaronRossPhoto Жыл бұрын
It’s never too late ❤
@davidcelaya85192 жыл бұрын
Going to new Zealand next year as an exchange student, hoping to at least spend a month on trail