天舒轻游记：涉过“神圣的河流”

有这么一点点时间

本想去爬一爬罗伊峰

可是一个人毕竟有点风险

还是选择了四处走走

没想到被我发现了一个隐秘的去处

MOTATAPU River，一个并非广为人知的地方

我是从瓦纳卡摸进来的，很多人都知道从瓦纳卡开到皇后镇的山路，却不知道从这里居然有一条山路可以直接去往箭镇的。

时值春季，明亮的柳树长满河谷，远处雪山相映成趣，对比明显

河流若隐若现，还有白色的繁华点缀其间

山坡上的草 或黄或绿，生机盎然

愈发显得柳树姿容姣美，卓然不群

湍急的河流想必就是MOTATAPU River了，在毛利语中MOTATAPU就是神圣河流的意思

这水完全是从山上融化的雪水积汇而来

这里小路若隐若现，却是每年一次重要比赛的线路

原本这条连接瓦纳卡和箭镇的曲径是可以自由通行的，最多你只需要跟农场主招呼一声就是了。可是随着人越来越多，农场主也不胜其烦，最后决定关闭了这条通道。每年就只开放一天！一天呢！而这一天是为了举办一次类似铁人三项的那种越野比赛，（也属于一种马拉松赛事）

Each year for one day only the pristine trails of the Motatapu welcomes thousands of athletes to experience one of New Zealand’s favourite off-road sporting events.

Set in the stunning Wanaka to Queenstown high country, athletes will be treated to some of the most stunning high country terrain in New Zealand, with five different events to choose from—depending on your appetite for scenery or suffering.

The Motatapu is a bucket-list off-road event for everyone from elite athletes to weekend warriors. It's a hugely enjoyable and social event, famous for its relaxed southern vibe. Your chance to experience the legend that is the Motatapu awaits.

The Macpac Motatapu provides you a truly iconic experience as your traverse through the stunning and majestic Motatapu Valley! With exclusive access for just one day only, this is your sole opportunity each year to pass through, on foot or by bike, this stunning southern high country, where the mountains tower above you as you enjoy the gradual climb into the valley, before getting your adrenaline pumping with the descent down to Arrowtown!

在这样的地方比赛，也真是让人心旷神怡了

现在看起来人迹罕至的样子，可等到了比赛那天，也是乌泱乌泱的，数千人云集于此，爬山涉水，汗洒赛场。据说报名费还很高呢！现在国内马拉松如此流行的时节，会不会有更多人报名来参赛呢？

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