Reports and photos are slowly filtering through as the 6Men descend on the West Coast to begin their conquest of the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

In the absence of an officially appointed Reporter for this trip, reports may be confined to the contents of emails and photos received “back home”

The gallery will be expanded as more photos are received:

Southern Alps, en-route to Hokitika

A fine athletic bunch: Dale, Kev, PB, Bernie, Paul & Steve

PB and Bernie on Totals Bridge, nearing Ross

Kev & Dale on Totals Bridge

Ross, St Patrick’s Day

Red prefers a bike with its own power

This might do – the age is about right

Steve prefers to travel in more comfort

No problems on this swing bridge

PB contemplates a swim – Lake Kaniere

Bern fraternising with the locals: Hans Bay

Kev, Paul & Steve relax outside the 5-star room at Cowboy Paradise

Three large men slept – and snored – here

Cosy!

Cowboy Paradise facilities are rustic

Dual basins in the Cowboy Paradise bathroom

“I said draw!” PB at home on the range

Big Breakfast – riding fuel

Fearless Leader leaving Cowboy Paradise

Paul communes with nature: Kaniere trail

Church for St Paddy’s supporters in Kumara

Whitebait sammies for lunch in Kumara, Sunday.

A step up in quality – Kumara

PB selfie back on the coast

Getting good at this: At West Coast Miners’ Memorial

Mouth of the Grey River: seems apt

Two Men on a bench

Bern & Red meet a local

And video:

St Patrick’s Night in Ross

Racing past Kaniere Water race

Bush ride, Cowboy Paradise to Kumara