Running the Kepler track in 1 day | massive Antarctic storm 

Oh really, were you up here on this day? I'm guessing you recognize me, who would have passed you on the trail... It was a very rough day up there they day I did it, I don't think I have felt so Vulnerable on a trail before, was so glad to get off the tops.

Yea I think My mental strength might be tougher than physical... On camera I sound fine, despite my hurty tired legs... They did feel much better the next day.

Oh hey Thanks for that Catherine, sure was a mega mission, wasn't quite ready for such winter extremes but glad I got it done for sure.

Cheers mate, I couldn't imagine being on that ridge solely alone and for it to have been longer... it was tame trail, extreme conditions... I know the weather still could have been much worse.

LOL... I was slightly concerned for my safety on that ridgeline, I had no idea how long it was gonna go on, and it seemed like the further I went the worse it got. Was an instant change getting back amongst the trees... I wasn't really up for to much the next day, I think I still got 13,000 steps according to my watch though, we moved up to the Milford sounds spot the day after I did the run, so always a bit to do when we move...

I know the mud towards the end I'm like... "I Thought this was a great walk" Was a cool trip regardless, and I think I have forgotten about how bad my legs felt.

awwww thanks guys not quite the king of the mountain in Kawarau, but was a lovely day out in the mountains despite the wind and snow... Some lovely mountains to see for sure.

Was a big effort day alright. Conditions were rough for a few hours there, was fine once I got off the tops, but man oh man... Was a long day out...

Cheers Bevan, beautiful part of the world... recovered just fine 🙂 thanks watching mate. Hope things are cooling down over there

@@leopardsgowild Beautiful weather this time of year April to September, Our tourist season

Thanks, That was not the weather that was forecasted, was so tough up there on the tops, glad I made myself pull out the camera to capture some of it... Makes for an exciting adventure for sure.

Oh yea it changed so much just over the 1 day I did it, crazy up there... I think I prefer the snow to the rain though, it's the wind thats the killer for me.

glad I made it out alive, it was a slog at the end there.

@@leopardsgowild I bet it was. I'm guessing it was a nice hot shower when you got back.

thanks Tom, I think the Mountain is Tougher than me for sure... I wouldn't have wanted those conditions to have gotten any worse, pretty exposed up there... So good to get to the finish. Make sure you check out the latest video it's some of my best...

Yea it was a wild adventure was hoping for more open skies, but hey it's the mountains.

The scenary was pretty amazing, I might need to do it again on a clear day...

I was happy to do nature on a good day, but battle it I did, Wouldn't say I won though... So good to be healthy and fit enough to get out there and do these sorts of things though.

@@leopardsgowild definitely

Cheers mate would have loved to have the views, maybe another time

I know quite a few people who have done it, so I take inspiration from them...

Mate, this was such a slog, hard yards done on the trail on this day...

It's such a stunning spot, would have been great to see it in all its glory, I guess realistically it looks like this often..

cheers bro... I wish i had a mate with me on this one... You keen on the nest long run???

Yea big day out in the hills for sure, was so glad to be off the trail though, Legs were not quite prepared for that many steps lol.

It's a pretty beautiful spot. Working on the next video a trip into cascade creek 😎 your gonna love ❤️ that one mate its beautiful in there

Yea I choose all the music I like lol..

It was a big day out for sure hope the kids have an adventurous heart as they grow older... are you on the road travelling

We are coming to the end off our 2 plus months traveling the South Island which we do every year . Rt now in Blenheim, ferry next week

The Ridgeline was so cool, and by far the worst weather, IT would have been an incredible view over both sides if it was nice... So dissapointed I didn't get any good views...

@@leopardsgowild you’ll just have to do it again 🙂

Cheers mate, I appreciate that.

Cheers mate, a bit of an adventure for sure, lets see what other South Island trails I can tackle.

you just have to dream of the finish...

@@leopardsgowild so true

@@leopardsgowild the scenery is epic

Oh cheers bro yip good to be future and strong and cover some ground... lots of ppl could do it as well, way easier if you don't have a big tramping pack on

@@leopardsgowild I was going to say, I have done a few marathons (road) but never tried to crack 60km or 2000m elevation

Cheers Brother Charles, I wondered if you guys felt the cold of that Southerly up North, was crispy down here.

Thanks wasn’t the day I was expecting but so good to get out there and get it done

@@leopardsgowild pretty incredible effort in one day!

maybe if I died on the trail lol.. It was a long long day, would have been even better if I got some awesome views.

Thank mate appreciate it.

She was a hard slog alright. A long time since I'd done something like that

Comparison Is the robber of joy. It's so nice to get out on the trails no matter how far you are going... the hooker valley track is amazing looking forward to getting back there.

lol, i'd be to hot in pants, but on the tops was a bit chilly, like really cold, a run I won't forget for sure. I did have a change of thermal clothes in my back and an emergency sleeping case as well. in hindsight I got over the tops without any issues just some snow and wind which I wasn't expecting.

I'll be walking the track next year. Can't wait to get there 🙂@@leopardsgowild

It's a great walk so spectacular scenery if only it was clear...

Oh wow you would have been pretty stuffed alright it's a long way through that valley... hope you enjoyed some fresh steaks for dinner that night 🌙

Dr. Leon... I miss you... Hope your doing well bro, Call me, we need a coffee...

@@leopardsgowild I miss hanging out too. I need a coffee bad

@@digital_elements ok km gonna call you in the next few days

Hey Kevin yes I've done several 100km trail runs in the past, knowing it's a great walk really determines the quality and safety of the trail as well as the 50 people in front of me... sometimes running partners can make it more dangerous, definitely great to have a mate on the trail though

You’ll be aright

@Leon Thomas do you want come with me on the next one...would love your company

I'd just aim for the blue lake its so much more fun... THere isn't really any legit places for water refils although I happyily refilled my bottles in the small side streams which is normally the best spots. Take all of your friends ever to Rotorua, they won't regret it..

Oh cheers mate... The music is all licenced the first 18 months through epidemic music and since leaving Rotorua moved to Music bed they had more my style. It does take a while searching through to find stuff I like

@@leopardsgowild thanks for that Mike. Would love to catch up some time. You assisted my daughter Angela with information to assist her Camp America trip last year which we greatly appreciated. She is heading back again in a month or so. Enjoying your channel!

@@philstrang6907 oh that's so cool... I think after this southerly we'd wish we were going back to camp to

Water at the huts and plenty once your off the tops hope the weather's good for you

Thanks bro... Food I had a few muesli bars and 3 sandwhiches with ham and cheese with mayonaise, which was perfect for me.

Common Craig you need to come along on the next big one bro...

@@leopardsgowild Piggy back?

cheers mate, wasn't the day I was hoping for weather wise. Checked out your video much better weather and good to see you pull a few places back later into the race.

Aghh Ok Mate... So 40+ people were ahead of me on the trail with massive packs having left from the 1st hut that morning.. I had 2 Bottles of isotonic drinks and 1 of water, the other 2 were in the pack, and an easy refill from a stream. Had a full change of clothes in my pack and emergency blanket, as well as emergency cell coverage. Forecast was for sunny weather, I don't think it was a dumb decision weather was certainly pretty wild for a time, but then had a couple of clearing moments as well. I'm not green to Ultra distance running in the mountains i've done several events over 100km and huts have wardens and it's easy to get a message passed on in an emergency. I can tell you I was looking a lot better than most of the walkers with 15-20kg packs on navigating those conditions requiring to move slow.