A Great Walk - Raising the Devil

love a good summit. The opportunity to get up high and view the world from above, like a bird, fascinates me. So, when I look at the list of private walks to add to Great Hikes App the name ‘Four Peaks High-Country Track’ stands out. My trip starts by arriving in the evening at a South Canterbury high-country station near Fairlie. I am met by the owners of Four Peaks Station. Jo and Steve live in the homestead beside the station’s huts – typically the first night’s accommodation before starting the walk. Unlike most visitors, I elect to walk their three-day track in two days to capture GPS data and photos before the weather clags in around the four peaks; this means an early start on a crisp