Game: Where-is-it? (international)

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correct wobbly

[wobbly]

Thanks Last Amazing place.

Next. South America

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[wildwanderer]

A guess but Il say Nazca Lines, Peru.

[wobbly]

Right country but no it's not the Nazca lines.

[wildwanderer]

Paracas Candelabra?

[wobbly]

yes that's it . Over to you wild.

[wildwanderer]

Thanks Wobbly.

In NZ. Where is this popular but in foul weather incredibly dangerous location for the unprepared.

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Dangerous Conditions on the Tonariro Alpine Crossing. North Island, New Zealand

[keithj]

I witnessed v. similar scenes at Tongariro Crossing

[wildwanderer]

Correct keithj, its the Tongariro Alpine Crossing at Tongariro NP.

Generally I like NZs more relaxed policy on safety closures but I do think exceptions for high visit areas frequented by non walkers and tourists should be made.

There was a big non enforceable sign saying 'Not Reccomended Today" at the carpark but that didn't seem to stop the 100s of day walkers. Above 1600m, it was below zero, snow on the ground, winds were 60-70km/h+ and visibility was under 10m. I saw day walkers in shorts, hands and faces flushed bright red from the cold and and caught one couple wandering lost in fog 30 metres to the side of the marked route. A person died up there in similar weather only two weeks before.

I was coming from the opposite direction, doing the 4 day Northern Circuit. Even with suitable clothing and gear it was a scary experience.

Over to you keithj

[keithj]

I too was going the opposite way - only one group (out of 100's) appeared to be having fun.

I'm away for a few days, so anyone can have a go.

[keithj]

Still NZ. Name the dunny with a view.

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Ball Hut

[keithj]

Correct.

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Cool. NZ again...

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[wildwanderer]

Looks like it could be the Rees?

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Looks like it could be the Rees?

Not too far away. As I understand it this scene looks a bit different these days.

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[wildwanderer]

Bit of a guess. Makarora river?

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

First answer was much closer

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[wildwanderer]

Continuing the process of elimination.

Hollyford?

Dart?

Where is wayno when you need him

I'll go with Dart, cause you might have crossed to the other side to do the beans burn or similar.

[eggs]

The Dart had a big landslip

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Dart is correct, although I was still on the true left (looking downstream towards Sandy Bluff). I believe the landslip mentioned by Eggs has inundated much of the scene in the picture and the R-D track re-routed accordingly?

[wildwanderer]

Dart is correct, although I was still on the true left (looking downstream towards Sandy Bluff). I believe the landslip mentioned by Eggs has inundated much of the scene in the picture and the R-D track re-routed accordingly?

So you are. Would have helped if Id orientated my map.

Yes there was significant track work done and the route now climbs quite high up the bluffs. You definitely notice its new because they have safety rails, warning signs (about the severe danger of a cliff edge..) and all the other things required these days.

I’ll hunt around for another image this evening. In the meantime, if anyone has an image they want to post to keep things moving feel free.

[wildwanderer]

Also in NZ.

I'm after the name of the feature (mountain) in the distance.

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[eggs]

Mt Pihanga?

[wildwanderer]

Not quite. Not to far away though..

A big clue would be my previous images. I haven't been to that many places in NZ.

[GregG]

Mt Ruapehu?

[wildwanderer]

Thats the one Greg. Mt Ruapehu

Your turn.

[eggs]

I was thinking of something different when I noticed a shot I have from Mt Ruapehu.
It is of Hauhungatahi - a smaller peak of 1521m height which matches the profile pretty much exactly.
I think wildwanderer may have been on the Tama Lakes track when he took this - or skirting low down on Ruapehu itself.

[wildwanderer]

Hmmmm eggs. You could be right it was a few years ago and I can't remember exactly. The photo is taken from mangatepopo hut.

There is line of sight to both Ruapehu and Hauhungatahi.

Either Greg or Eggs can go.

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[eggs]

Greg can go next