Thank you Jonathan! In regard to my packing list here are my big 4: Backpack: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55l, Tent: Z-Packs Plex Solo, Quilt: Enlightened Equipment Enigma (-6°Celsius), Sleeping mattress: Thermarest NeoAir Xlite (170cm). For all the rest of gear I can only recommend less is more :-) In regard to food I resupplied at the supermarkets on the way. This was an easy task, they have all you need. My longest food carry was 8 days between Abisko and Jäckvik on the Kungsleden. (Usually the huts provide some food but whilst I hiked this stretch some huts had been closed).
thank you so much! The trail is for most of the time quite easy to follow due to waymarks and trail apps. But there are some sections where many got lost due to the absence or bad way marking too :-)
Thank you so much Steven! I used a Fuji XT5 with the Kit Lens Fujinon 18-55mm. When the weather turned bad as for the river crossings I used a Gopro Hero 11. These 2 cameras had been my "luxury items" and added some weight but I enjoyed documenting this hike a lot, so for me it was worth it :-)
This video is incredible and inspiring! Thank you! I plan to walk some TA from mid-December to the end of January. I will have about 6 weeks. If I were to start at the top of South Island - how far (very average speed!) do you think I could make it? Are there any sections you suggest to skip and do different ones? I will fly to Wellington and fly out of Queenstown. I am flexible with the destinations - this is meant to be "the taster" ;-). I would greatly appreciate your advice.
Thank you very much! I'm sorry but i can't tell you how far you will make it as there are just too many factors, as for example the weather (maybe you have to skip sections because of the weather) and your experience in regard to long distance hikes. Every section has its own charm, beauty and challenges. I would recommend that you start your hike and see how it's going. Try to make it to Lake Tekapo and decide there, depending on remaining time, if you need to skip a section till Queenstown.
@@gonesurfing8603 Thank you for such a quick response, I understand your position here. So let's go for a different angle - what were your favourite sections on the South Island? The "not to miss" ones? ;-)
@@kasia2216 Well, I wouldn't skip any part from the start till Lake Tekapo. So you have some easy days on the Queen Charlotte Track till the start of the Richmond Ranges. Richmond Ranges and Nelson Lakes are amazing, as is the part from Boyle to Arthur's pass. The sections before Rakaia and Rangitata River, in between and afterwards till Lake Tekapoo are very nice too. The Motatapu Track between Lake Wanaka and Queenstown shouldn't be missed either :-)
Totally wonderful, and thanks for sharing. Brings so many memories, as I did the same hike, the same year, but in the other direction! We should have met somewhere on Kungsleden, but I don't think we did. Anyway, beautiful footage (in two meanings of the word ;) ).
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, Palle! It means a lot for me, especially when it comes from someone who also hiked GB. You’re right, we must have passed each other somewhere on Kungsleden :-)
Amazing footage, and inspiring journey Ralf! I chose this one to watch first because it’s on my bucket list of places to hike. Your video only made me want to go even more! Thank you!
Hola Saludos cordiales desde Venezuela, somos tus suscriptores 473. Nos gusta el estilo de tus videos, nos encanta los paisajes. Le deseamos éxitos en tu canal....
Did the Haute Route age 20 while in the Army in July 1982 with ZERO TRAINING. Big difference from then to now would be how little the amount of snow & ice there is now! Brilliant & scary at the same time.
thank you for this comment. It's true, on one hand I'm always excited to be able to still see some glaciers but on the other hand it's so sad that it maybe won't take long and they're gone.
What a great video. I myself plan to hike the Kungsleden next year. Unfortunately, my time only allows for a portion of the Kungsleden. Thanks for this video and the damn beautiful shots. Best regards from Germany.
thank you very much! Go for it, even if you can only do a portion of it. Luckily this trail allows you quite easily to do this, either you can choose the start or end section with their mountains (that are also the more popular ones) or the sections in between where you can enjoy even more the nature in solitude.
Thank you so much, Sarah! It had been a pleasure not only hiking TA but also documenting it and putting it together in the end, what’s also always part of the journey for me.
Great video Ralf! It's a big commitment and it takes a lot of effort to make one of these vids. Hats off to you! It was really great meeting you and spending some time together on trail. All the best!
Thank you so much for these kind words, Valentijn! I hope you're well. It was a pleasure for me too hiking with your little group together, such an unforgettable adventure. Carpe diem!!!
Thanks for taking the time to watch my video, Janine! It's great to hear that you also got the chance to experience this adventure and the South Island is really the way to go if you only got time for one island.
Thank you for all the walks back to the camera! beautifully shot and this time you went walking instead of surfing, living the dream for sure. I will be biking this soon, dont have the time or feet for the walk but so glad you documented this.
thank you very much for taking the time to watch my video, Sue! I packed a lot of details into these not even 30 minutes, so it will be worth watching again.
merci beaucoup! Je suis content que ma vidéo m'ait rappelé de bons souvenirs et il y a certainement de nombreuses bonnes raisons de refaire cette randonnée.
This video is the best on the WHR so far. Amazingly beautiful! Do you have the map of your route somewhere so i can take inspiration from it? I'm thinking of doing it this September.
thank you so much! I don't have a map of my route but I used the Cicerone Guide Chamonix to Zermatt from Kev Reynolds and followed mostly his suggestions in regard of the route.
Amazing video! great inspiration for my summer trip...what camera gear did you take w you? and would you recommend these trailrunners for a hike like this?
Thank you very much! I filmed with the Fuji XT5, Fuji 18-55mm, Fuji 14mm and a Gopro Hero 11. In regard to shoes everybody has different needs, so it’s not easy to do a recommendation. Here are my thoughts on this topic. I used this model on several long distance hikes and I am happy with them. Trailrunners in general are lighter than boots, so every step will be easier, they are more breathable, so less blisters. On the other side you have to deal with wet feet on most of the days, but the trailrunners dry much faster than boots. Boots will last longer, on GB you may need a second pair of Trailrunners. In the end you have to decide what works best for you.
Wow! What a great video you created 😍 really appreciate Unfortunately I am not in your video 😅😅 I think you remember, you gave us your Name of Chanel in Lokpa, I am a friend of your guide Anil, My name is Niru, maybe I will see you someday
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Joachim! It’s really a beautiful long distance hike that gives you so many options in regard to find your own trail.
Thank you so much! Wildcamping is generally not forbidden, but it differs from region to region and there seems not to be a uniform regulation. We stayed at designated Campsites.
