Hey there!
I'm Saphi!
Currently living in New Zealand, I left Germany a few years ago to travel across South America. Not having the slightest idea of what lay ahead. Who does anyway, right?
When I'm not hugging trees I spend my time running, climbing, hiking - just anything in the outdoors.
I also try my best juggling around words in a somewhat meaningful, useful or at least entertaining way. Most often referred to by me as writing.
And that is basically what you will find here within this little space inside the Internet-verse: writings about my experiences within, maybe sometimes without, the outdoors.
Always believing that outside of our comfort zones is when we start living, learning and connecting.
Sound interesting?
Well, grab yourself a cuppa something and keep scrolling :)
Tracks by Country
Last track added: Chile - Tranquillity within Unrest: The town of Chaitén & hiking its active volcano (published on: 16.06.2022)
Peru
Capital city: Lima
Population (2020): 32.97 Million
Area: 1.29 million sq. km
Population Density: 26 / sq. km
Argentina
Capital city: Buenos Aires
Population (2019): 44.94 Million
Area: 2.78 million sq. km
Population Density: 17 / sq. km
Chile
Capital city: Santiago
Population (2017): 17.57 Million
Area: 756,096 sq. km
Population Density: 24 / sq. km
New Zealand
Capital city: Wellington
Population (2018): 4.7 Million
Area: 268,021 sq. km
Population Density: 19 / sq. km
Recently Added Tracks
Tranquillity within Unrest: The town of Chaitén & hiking its active volcano
A tranquil town, an active volcano and my first glimpse of the Pacific Ocean. Patagonia at its best.
Ausangate Circuit Track in the Cordillera Vilcanota
This is the first ever multi day hike I've done in beautiful Peru.
With colourful peaks, mountains wrapped in glaciers and snow, vast almost otherworldly landscapes, llamas as far as the eye can see, vizcachas hopping over boulders it holds a special place in my memories.
Key Summit Track in Fiordland National Park
This is an easy and accessible walk in Fiordland with all the more beautiful views.
Featured Tracks
Mt. Lyndon
Above the clouds and in the midst of the snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps. This is the first summit walk for us after lockdown 2020. Perfect winter wonderland conditions are welcoming us back in the outdoors.
Avalanche Peak Loop via Avalanche Peak and Scott’s Track
Arthur's Pass is one of my favorite areas in the South Island of New Zealand which puts Avalanche Peak Trail on the list of my personal hiking treasures in the country so far.
Lovely early autumn weather made this a nice, steep but relaxing trekking experience.
Ausangate Circuit Track in the Cordillera Vilcanota
This is the first ever multi day hike I've done in beautiful Peru.
With colourful peaks, mountains wrapped in glaciers and snow, vast almost otherworldly landscapes, llamas as far as the eye can see, vizcachas hopping over boulders it holds a special place in my memories.
Featured Posts
Book Club Update November 2022
Book Club Update: My favourite(s) from the past couple of months.
Hello Wanaka!
Just like that our first month in the Wanaka region has already passed.
Time flies.
Click here if you want to read more about our arrival in Wanaka.
See you later, Ōtautahi
Saying my temporary goodbyes to Ōtautahi, my home base for the past couple of years. And welcoming the beginning of a new phase in another beautiful part of Aotearoa.
Quick Guide
Outdoors
01
Overnight Tramping/Hiking
This is a good place to start if you want to get a good base for camping in general but also to get prepared for different conditions.
I've pitched my tent in a few sometimes very diverse places. What I learned at one place sometimes was of no use at the other. Here's a little collection of these experiences.
02
Gear & Equipment
Things can look a lot different with the wrong (or right) gear.
Take a click if you want to know about what I take with me on single or multi day hikes.
03
Food
From packing heavy cans and voluminous packs of pasta in the beginning to ready made trekking food to creating my own dehydrated food mixes. Here you can dive into all kinds of inspiration for what to pack as fuel for your body.
Plant based and always aiming to be as nutritious and energizing as need be when out and about.