Sefton Bivvy: from carpark to your new home [Silent climbing in New Zealand]

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Escape the crowds and discover a hidden gem in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, where a challenging ascent rewards you with breathtaking mountain views and a night at the historic Sefton Bivouac. Enjoy the tranquillity of a less-travelled path, with rare alpine birds and unparalleled views as your companions.

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5 окт 2024

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@robinsmith9734 Месяц назад

JUST gorgeous, gravity works the same way, I was there first '67', Celmisia's Acyphila's Dracophyllums in gorgeous abundance, Keas in attendance, not the locksmiths they would like to be, I remember the Brocken specter from the top of Footstool in '67', John Bull's in those days, the Hooker froze over in '82', Plateau Hut was buried in snow next Xmas, the bottom of the Tasman is still 2,000' below sea level, I have been an attendee of Aorangi since the early 40's. Gorgeous thank you. Arohanui, Robin Smith

@alpine_squad Месяц назад

Hey Robin, that almost reads like poetry. Thanks for sharing your feelings. We felt the same way, though I imagine the glaciers were much more spread out back then, and the climb up Footstool was much harder without today’s gear! It’s amazing that keas are still the same. Wow, Aoraki’s shape must have changed dramatically since then, especially after the summit collapsed over 30 years ago. It truly is a majestic place!

@chrisinverarity1793 Месяц назад

Absolutely stunning. I am not in the best of health but if I was that would be a dream hike. Thank you for posting

@alpine_squad Месяц назад

Wishing you lots of health then, so you could see these with your own eyes one day too! We will keep posting beautiful raw nature of New Zealand 🇳🇿

@chrisinverarity1793 Месяц назад

@@alpine_squad thank you. I will keep an eye on on your trips

@alpine_squad Месяц назад

@chrisinverarity1793 oh, lovely 😊 we’re still processing footage from the last year, so have something good in store coming especially Mt Murchison and Barker Hut 🛖 - a 4 day trip in Waimakariri, and paddling and climbing Mitre Peak in Milford Sound 😊

@richardfoot 2 дня назад

great video thanks for sharing 😃

@alpine_squad День назад

Thank you Richard! This place in the midst of Aoraki Mt Cook national Park is a real gem 💎

@richardfoot День назад

@@alpine_squad planning on going there next winter to do a video cheers Richard

@alpine_squad День назад

@richardfoot It will be quite a different landscape during winter months and when more snow coverage is present. The actual conditions were from mid-November last year.

@jeremywhyte-hemson3589 Месяц назад

Wonderful

@alpine_squad Месяц назад

Thanks, Jeremy

@sammyboi6669 Месяц назад

approach shoes next time?

@alpine_squad Месяц назад

The intention was to proceed further and ascend The Footstool, hence the climbing boots. However, we had to turn around shortly after leaving the hut at 3:00 a.m. as the snow wasn't holding up well. Plus, avalanches roared throughout the night, so we decided to call it a day. We'll try again this year :)

@sammyboi6669 Месяц назад

@@alpine_squad Ahhhh gotcha. Is a bit of a shame with the recent storms coming in but best of luck for you next ascent!!!

@alpine_squad Месяц назад

Yeah, thank you. Wanted to try again a few weeks ago while being down South, but the weather window wasn’t good enough, so ended up climbing some mixed routes in the Remarkables instead.

@sammyboi6669 15 дней назад

@@alpine_squad Heya just a question that's been on my mind, How long are your ice axes??

@alpine_squad 15 дней назад

We use a pair of Petzl Sum’tec, 52cm long, 470g each :)