Cascade Saddle Route: Alpine Tramping (Hiking) Series | New Zealand

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  • čas přidán 6. 11. 2018
  • The Cascade Saddle Route is a 17km alpine crossing that connects West Matukituki Valley with the Dart Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park. It is a very challenging and technical climb and numerous deaths have occurred here, so you will need advanced tramping experience to navigate the pass safely. In this video we will take you through the pass and identify key hazards and conditions to prepare for, so you can make it home safely.
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Komentáře • 36

  • @janspil
    @janspil Před 3 lety +12

    Hiked this one in february 1986. Beautifull weather, no snow at the top of the pass. Took me 7 1/2 hours from Mount Aspiring-hut to the Dart-hut. Great tramping, wish I could still do this. Nice vid, thanks for uploading. Brings back great memories !!

  • @barbaracameron-smith7093
    @barbaracameron-smith7093 Před 3 lety +3

    What a blast from the past, having walked this route in the mid 1970s with little to go on beyond hand drawn maps and route guides. Our party of three aussies met one other couple on our walk into Aspiring Hut from the south (Glenorchy) and climb up to the Bonar Glacier and Colin Todd Hut.

  • @sameer0581
    @sameer0581 Před 5 lety +1

    Looks amazing. Wish I could have dune this when I was in NZW.

  • @ericdeboer2488
    @ericdeboer2488 Před 5 lety +10

    Great advice, I hope it safes a life

  • @zhuangsenlim2462
    @zhuangsenlim2462 Před 5 lety +7

    That sounds dangerous, and amazing at the same time.

  • @ellee6987
    @ellee6987 Před 4 lety +2

    5:32 was my favorite part. It was breath taking moment with sound from Kea. I think there are lots of nest on cliffs.

  • @GypsyGirl317
    @GypsyGirl317 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent video on this tramp, and stunning videography!
    I really enjoy your videos Mountain Safety Council, and I derive a great deal of understanding and education from them.
    Keep up the great work. 😊

  • @niallcconnolly
    @niallcconnolly Před 5 lety +2

    I did this in 2015 with someone I met at Aspiring Hut. It's good to have company to spot you on the way up and with route finding on the way down the Dart through the moraine. I can recommend going down the Rees Valley after that (and I had no choice at the time). Very informative and accurate video. Didn't get to see Mt Aspiring but climbed it a year later!

  • @AlpineFex
    @AlpineFex Před 4 lety +1

    So nice! GREAT VIDEO.
    I MADE THIS ROUTE 2014.

  • @thrasherVojti
    @thrasherVojti Před 3 lety +1

    Sweet kiwi accent! I used this track to ascent Mt.Tyndall and Plunket Dome+Mt.Liverpool. Also my tent and some food inside was fatally damaged by keas when leaving it near Cascade Saddle and going for Mt.Liverpool.

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm terrified now, but it looks beautiful.

    • @NZMountainSafetyCouncil
      @NZMountainSafetyCouncil  Před 5 lety +5

      Beautiful it is, and terrifying it can be, especially the low-grade rock climbing/scrambling if the weather isn't nice.

  • @ALLROY240
    @ALLROY240 Před 5 lety +2

    It's like watching a movie trailer that gives away too much plot. Watching this I feel I have been there and done it, without the blisters.

  • @bonthomson1269
    @bonthomson1269 Před 3 lety +1

    This route was called "The Cullers Route" after Govt Deer Culler Ian Hagen pioneered it in 1956.

  • @vaneykjono
    @vaneykjono Před 4 lety

    brilliant

  • @jeanettesparks2868
    @jeanettesparks2868 Před 3 lety +1

    Is Ruth doing this?? Oh sweet youth! Mike would love it.

  • @user-qo4mb9rt8h
    @user-qo4mb9rt8h Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks lEGend!

  • @happyfeet7
    @happyfeet7 Před 5 lety

    thats my pocket list and waiau pass lewis pass next year 2020 :)

  • @mhaniffisabililah1999
    @mhaniffisabililah1999 Před 5 lety

    my target in 2020, hopefully can make it!!!

  • @adrury65
    @adrury65 Před 2 lety

    How much more of a workout is this than mueller hut? I went up and down mueller hut in 1 day and it was pretty darn rough. My legs have never been so sore haha

  • @Hawlinoo
    @Hawlinoo Před 5 lety +1

    Are you sure about the name of the campsite?? Cascade creek campsite? Is it DOC?? Can’t find any info about it. Thanks.

    • @NZMountainSafetyCouncil
      @NZMountainSafetyCouncil  Před 5 lety +2

      Not on DOC website but it's where the toilet is and is their (DOC's) preference to minimise impact. Hope that helps ^NK

    • @youabsolutelegend1265
      @youabsolutelegend1265 Před 3 lety +1

      I heard stories of a group of kea there who like attacking your gear/tent.

  • @jvtriathlete
    @jvtriathlete Před 4 lety

    when this film was shoot?

  • @videoworks7731
    @videoworks7731 Před 5 lety +1

    You are not selling a motor mower its a mountain walk

    • @NZMountainSafetyCouncil
      @NZMountainSafetyCouncil  Před 5 lety +10

      bill blyth sure, but if the video was dull would anyone watch it?

    • @kevanrasell3033
      @kevanrasell3033 Před 5 lety +26

      These information videos are extremely well done, very informative, clear and concise. No need to bash it, you should be glad we have this level of quality and attention to our awesome tracks throughout NZ. Good on you mountain safety NZ :)

    • @ashs1670
      @ashs1670 Před 5 lety +9

      Silly unnecessary comment

    • @NZMountainSafetyCouncil
      @NZMountainSafetyCouncil  Před 5 lety +5

      Thanks!

    • @NZMountainSafetyCouncil
      @NZMountainSafetyCouncil  Před 5 lety +5

      @@kevanrasell3033 Thanks Kevan!