Arthurs Pass from start of Avalanche Track Photo: Simon
Arthurs Pass from the Avalanche Track Photo: Simon
View from Avalanche Track Photo: Simon
Crow Glacier and Mt Rolleston Photo: Simon
Me on Avalanche Peak Rolleston behind Photo: Simon
Me on Avalanche Peak Rolleston behind Photo: Simon
View down Scotts track Photo: Simon
CTC lodge Photo: Simon
Start:
08:46
Start elev:
355 m
Max elev:
1,424 m
Distance:
8.2 km
End:
15:43
End elev:
370 m
Ascent:
1,200 m
Avg moving speed:
1.3 km/h
Duration:
06:56 h
Elev gain:
15 m
Descent:
1,152 m
Duration moving:
06:08 h
Mt Kelly, Sunday 14th March
Kelly Creek and Otira River from Kelly Range Track
Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut Mt Barron behind Photo: Simon
Kelly Saddle Photo: Simon
Taramakau River from Mt Kelly Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut
Carroll Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.791, 171.553. There are 10 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Carrol Hut%
Start:
08:56
Start elev:
650 m
Max elev:
1,561 m
Distance:
16.3 km
End:
15:00
End elev:
636 m
Ascent:
2,023 m
Avg moving speed:
2.8 km/h
Duration:
06:03 h
Elev loss:
-14 m
Descent:
2,021 m
Duration moving:
05:49 h
Start:
10:23
Start elev:
777 m
Max elev:
952 m
Distance:
14.8 km
End:
17:23
End elev:
852 m
Ascent:
2,298 m
Avg moving speed:
2.4 km/h
Duration:
06:59 h
Elev gain:
75 m
Descent:
2,154 m
Duration moving:
06:10 h
Bealey Spur, Monday 15th March
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur
Photo: Simon
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur Photo: Simon
View of Waimakariri River from Bealey spur Photo: Simon
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur Photo: Simon
Bealey Spur Hut Photo: Simon
At Bealey Spur Hut Photo: Simon
View down Bealery spur to hut Photo: Simon
On Bealey Spur Photo: Simon
Bealey Hut Photo: Simon
Bealey Hut
Bealey Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.038, 171.642. There are 6 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Bealey Hut%
Bealey Spur Hut
Bealey Spur Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.034, 171.57. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Bealey Spur Hut%
Arthur's Pass, Tuesday 16th March
Devils Punchbowl Falls
Photo: Simon
Ancestors in the Landscape sign and seat Photo: Simon
Start:
08:35
Start elev:
548 m
Max elev:
851 m
Distance:
24.0 km
End:
16:55
End elev:
601 m
Ascent:
463 m
Avg moving speed:
3.5 km/h
Duration:
08:20 h
Elev gain:
54 m
Descent:
195 m
Duration moving:
06:52 h
Start:
08:16
Start elev:
700 m
Max elev:
1,113 m
Distance:
19.5 km
End:
17:00
End elev:
694 m
Ascent:
2,885 m
Avg moving speed:
2.5 km/h
Duration:
08:44 h
Elev loss:
-6 m
Descent:
2,927 m
Duration moving:
07:50 h
Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut, Wednesday 17th March
Hallelujah Flat
Photo: Simon
Hallelujah Flat Photo: Simon
Sun Dappled Forest Photo: Simon
Trust Poulter Hut Photo: Simon
Poulter Hut Photo: Simon
Poulter Hut
Poulter Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.849, 171.81. There are 10 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Poulter Hut%
Trust/Poulter Hut
Trust/Poulter Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.855, 171.843. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Trust/Poulter Hut%
Minchin Biv and Saddle, Thursday 18th March
Lake Minchin
Photo: Simon
Lake Minchen head Photo: Simon
Susan Jeanette Chris and Peggy in Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
View up Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
In Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
At Minchin Biv Photo: Simon
Rest stop above Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
Minchin Bivvy
Minchin Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.795, 171.81. There are 2 bunks with toilets - non-flush. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Minchin Bivvy%
Start:
07:49
Start elev:
698 m
Max elev:
942 m
Distance:
25.9 km
End:
17:31
End elev:
608 m
Ascent:
2,602 m
Avg moving speed:
2.8 km/h
Duration:
09:42 h
Elev loss:
-90 m
Descent:
2,724 m
Duration moving:
09:19 h
Start:
07:34
Start elev:
631 m
Max elev:
1,105 m
Distance:
21.4 km
End:
14:35
End elev:
536 m
Ascent:
1,099 m
Avg moving speed:
3.3 km/h
Duration:
07:00 h
Elev loss:
-95 m
Descent:
1,160 m
Duration moving:
06:26 h
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut Friday 19th March
Poulter River
Photo: Simon
Beech tree on stump Photo: Simon
Worsley Biv Photo: Simon
View from sidle track down Poulter Photo: Simon
View from sidle track up Poulter Photo: Simon
Upper Poulter valley Photo: Simon
Poulter Biv Photo: Simon
Poulter Biv Photo: Simon
View down upper Poulter valley Photo: Simon
Poulter Hut Photo: Simon
Casey Hut
Casey Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -42.896, 171.871. There are 12 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Casey Hut%
Poulter Bivvy
Poulter Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.815, 171.771. There are 2 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Poulter Bivvy%
Worsley Bivvy
Worsley Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.851, 171.783. There are 4 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Worsley Bivvy%