The Mueller Hut Route: A Gloriously Tough Day Hike
The Mueller Hut route in Mount Cook National Park was a tough, sweaty, wonderful day hike.
The Mueller Hut route in Mount Cook National Park was a tough, sweaty, wonderful day hike.
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I'm Dave Dean. In 2011 I quit my job, sold everything I owned, and set off to live, work and wander round the world, armed with a backpack, a good pair of boots, and no return ticket.
THIS IS MY STORY.