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How to Walk to Mordor Pt 2Day 5 was mostly spent heading south on Hwy 32, and there's very little footage of this day because we decided to focus on walking more than shooting. We trekked around mountains for 42 km all the way to the intersection of Hwy 41. Reaching the end of Hwy 32 that day was the second greatest accomplishment of our entire trip. It meant that we could potentially legitimately finish the journey. You can actually see us collapse at the end of the road for a break at 10:15 minutes into Episode 3. But we weren't finished yet. We pushed eastward down Hwy 42 for another 6 km or so before stopping for the night. Normally, you would head west at the intersection to get to Mount Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom), but we were forced to take the shortcut through private property in order to reach our goal in time.
Day 6 we trespassed and headed south along some private farm and forestry roads. We would not suggest doing this. It's definitely illegal, and we could have been kicked out, fined or even arrested. Thankfully, though, we made it past the farmland, through the cut down forest and reached S Hwy 47. We pressed on south-west down that road for another 10k, stopped at a cafe to refill water and order milkshakes (worst milkshakes in the world) and then set up camp.
Day 7 we woke up at 3 a.m. for the final stretch. We continued down Hwy 47 until we reached Mangatepopo Rd. Our biggest fear at this point was someone stopping us from going to the mountain. Thankfully, we made it past the blockade before any forest rangers arrived, so we headed up the 6 to 7 km stretch toward Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Once we arrived there, we started climbing the actual mountain. We went up about 2 to 3 km before we reached the spot where we buried the ring. And then of course we had to walk another 11 km or so back down the mountain.
And so that's how we chose to walk to Mount Doom. Nick planned this route, and I think it was a great mix of efficiency and interesting locations. We went over farmland, up rivers and mountains, along the road, cut a few corners and finally arrived at our destination. While we constantly walked up and down hill, in total our elevation rose about 1500ft from the start to the end of our trip.
It was truly one of the best experiences of my life, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do it, especially with such great friends. For those brave enough to attempt the walk themselves, good luck. For everyone else: I hope you enjoyed our journey!
The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say.
-J.R.R Tolkien
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The most impressive thing is that you guys were able to do this and not be in the shape of a top athlete. Just think now that you guys walked the equivalent of 6 marathons in 6 days. A lot of people (especially ones that work on computers and work for an internet company) wouldn't be able to get to walk one marathon.
Hats off to you two (and Nick) for having the balls and determination to do that.
(to the tune of 99 Luftballons)
Bilbo had a birthday fling
Left me Bag-End and his Ring
Now Gandalf says to go to Bree
Merry, Sam and Pip go with me
With the Nazgul on our tail
Pippin drinkin lots of ale
And now he's telling everything
Woops! I just put on the ring!
Off to Mordor with a ring
So much fuss for just a small thing
Boromir, the Steward's son
Cant stand Aragorn and then some
Legolas and Gimli fight
But they make up and it's alright
Rope's what Sam forgets to bring
Now I'm off to Mordor with a ring
Into Moria we go
Gandalf falls into the shadow
So we all run out again
And end up in Lothlorien
Galadriel, she's pretty cool
Let's me view her magic pool
Then all the Elves begin to sing
And I'm off to Mordor with a ring
Boating down the Anduin
There's statues of some really tall men
Boromir starts to get mean
Causes quite an ungly scene
I disappear and run away
I never liked him anyway
He takes back what he just said
But then he goes and winds up dead
Merry and Pip snagged by Orcs
Honestly! Those two are such dorks
Legolas and Aragorn
And Gimli follow them to Fangorn
Meanwhile me and Sam sneak off
To the others, Mozel Tov
With my mithril shirt and Sting
I'm off to Mordor with a ring
Post edited 2/01/13 11:31AM
Hat's off to you