Welcome to my backyard guys. I grew up in Turangi. which is about a 40 minute drive form the start point and the Crossing was my childhood play ground. I remember the 1975 eruption. The world went dark and it rained ash for hours covering everything in a grey ash.. took weeks to clear away.. the plateau is 3 volcanoes - Tongariro - Ngaruhoe and Ruapehu... and a little closer to Turangi is Mt Pihanga..
Omg that sounds absolutely insane! I couldn’t imagine what that was like with the volcano 🌋 weeks of darkness must of being scary. Crops must of all dying too 😮
@@GlenAndMado Oh sorry bad explanation from me It was only dark and raining ash for a day or two but it took a week or 2 for the ash - on roads and roofs etc to be washed away. I hope you two are enjoying your travels
We had to do this for school science outing :). Biology transects and geographical studies. It was amazing and a lot of fun. No toilets back in the day 😊😊 Occasionally Ruapehu erupts so that is always a threat. You guys have done some amazing parts of NZ. Lahar is mudflow or debris flow composed of a slurry of pyroclastic material, rocky debris and water. The material flows down from a volcano, typically along a river valley. The no drinking will be because of the mineral contact of the water (thus the lovely colours) and what is in it possibly sulphureous etc so could be poisonous. You can read up about a terrible disaster we had in 1953 when a lahar from Ruapehu took out a bridge and derailing the Auckland - Wellington express on its overnight run. Lahars are very dangerous and I think the most recent one has been in Indonesia.
Wow what an awesome project to work on! Yeah it’s quite luxurious to have toilets on top of a mountain. We have never seen a volcano alive up close and maybe one day we see one. Thanks for the information in relation to Lahar though!
Also did this at university. Mapping the basal area of forest on the slopes of the mountains. Climbed Mt Ruapehu with a rucksack full of beer to have a beer at the top. Those volcanoes are very active, can go off any time, Ngaruhoe is particularly active which is why you are probably advised against climbing it, have seen videos taken at night time of red hot, house sized rocks tumbling down the slopes. Not the place to be caught when it coughs. Those lakes are probably pretty acidic, hence no swimming.
On the way down, somewhere after the blue lake, there is a hot stream - Ketetahi Springs. Years ago when I did that hike the track went by there and you were able to sit and soak in the hot spring on the mountain (surrounded by snow in the winter!) to relax and recuperate. It was glorious! Alas you can't do that anymore, it's either private land or Maori controlled, I'm not sure.
Great video. The great walks are amazing and they have some really good infostructor although in my opinion they are to busy and there's way to many people on them. I prefer doing the lesser known ones where there isn't many people around
I think thoughs lakes maybe accidic ,have loved all your content you are great travel ambassaddors. Safe travels, and God bless you both. Peter from Havelock North nz
A lahar is a mud flow from the crater that comes down the mountain... they're very destructive and dangerous... have a read about the Tangiwai disaster on Christmas eve '53... at the bottom of Mt Ruapehu where the lahar flowed down the Whangaehu glacier into the Whangaehu river and took out the railway bridge over the river... tragic... skiing the Whangaehu glacier near the top of Ruapehu though is incredible... off-piste... outside the boundary of Turoa ski field... can be dangerous as there is no avalanche control... haven't climbed Tongariro but everyone should be allowed to the top... its not sacred to Maori at all.. that's just PC BS
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I wish you guys could have stayed longer, i hope you both enjoyed your time here in New Zealand. safe travels guys! come back soon.
I know Lucas! We want to travel the world though 😂
@GlenAndMado me too, next stop Germany, maybe maddo could give me some tips on some good places to go! Thank you in advance ☺️
Welcome to my backyard guys. I grew up in Turangi. which is about a 40 minute drive form the start point and the Crossing was my childhood play ground. I remember the 1975 eruption. The world went dark and it rained ash for hours covering everything in a grey ash.. took weeks to clear away.. the plateau is 3 volcanoes - Tongariro - Ngaruhoe and Ruapehu... and a little closer to Turangi is Mt Pihanga..
Omg that sounds absolutely insane! I couldn’t imagine what that was like with the volcano 🌋 weeks of darkness must of being scary. Crops must of all dying too 😮
@@GlenAndMado Oh sorry bad explanation from me
It was only dark and raining ash for a day or two but it took a week or 2 for the ash - on roads and roofs etc to be washed away.
I hope you two are enjoying your travels
Smelt the Sulphur near Palmy and we got a small amount of ash on our car.@@GlenAndMado
Another awesome vedio. Glen is right in his element here, very fit and look after himself. Beautiful place and thankyou for taking us with you.
Thanks Henry you legend! Appreciate the awesome feedback! Staying fit is an obsession for me 😂
Absolutely mind blowing scenery guys, gorgeous presentation! 👏👏
Wow.. what an adventure... exciting indeed... thanks for sharing...
Been good watching your adventures keep it up guys x
Plenty of more to come hope you’re enjoying them! ❤️🙌
I noticed that Mado avoided trying to say "Whakapapa". Probably very wise. We wouldn't give a Whak, but RUclips might get upset ... :)
We had to do this for school science outing :). Biology transects and geographical studies. It was amazing and a lot of fun. No toilets back in the day 😊😊 Occasionally Ruapehu erupts so that is always a threat. You guys have done some amazing parts of NZ.
Lahar is mudflow or debris flow composed of a slurry of pyroclastic material, rocky debris and water. The material flows down from a volcano, typically along a river valley. The no drinking will be because of the mineral contact of the water (thus the lovely colours) and what is in it possibly sulphureous etc so could be poisonous. You can read up about a terrible disaster we had in 1953 when a lahar from Ruapehu took out a bridge and derailing the Auckland - Wellington express on its overnight run. Lahars are very dangerous and I think the most recent one has been in Indonesia.
Wow what an awesome project to work on! Yeah it’s quite luxurious to have toilets on top of a mountain. We have never seen a volcano alive up close and maybe one day we see one. Thanks for the information in relation to Lahar though!
Make sure it's one that is monitored well like Ruapehu.@@GlenAndMado
Also did this at university. Mapping the basal area of forest on the slopes of the mountains. Climbed Mt Ruapehu with a rucksack full of beer to have a beer at the top. Those volcanoes are very active, can go off any time, Ngaruhoe is particularly active which is why you are probably advised against climbing it, have seen videos taken at night time of red hot, house sized rocks tumbling down the slopes. Not the place to be caught when it coughs. Those lakes are probably pretty acidic, hence no swimming.
I am going to miss your video about my beautiful country and you two you make a beautiful couple
I understand but there’s only so much videos you can make of one country haha 😅
Agreed... they're are one of the most beautiful couples on You Tube, such a delight to watch them both together explore the World...
I used to do this walk in school on camp
A lahar is the
mud flow on the side of a volcano.
Thanks for letting us know ❤️
Another great video, guys!
Another great video showcasing our nations natural beauty.
A lahar is a volcanic mudflow.
Did you guys see any Mars rovers driving through the terrain?
very cool .. again.. well done..
Great viewing thanks.
I'm glad you guys got to do the crossing without hundreds/thousands of people doing the crossing at the same time as you. Congrats!
Yeah the trick is to go super early!
Waiouru in Winter at the Army camp and Kaimanawa wild stallions coming down to the Pony Club and stealing mares and destroying fences.
its like you made a little fellowship at the start, to trek into mt Doom?
Hahaha yeah it definitely felt that way 😂
@@GlenAndMado and the vast scale of the landscape probably made you feel as big as hobbits.
On the way down, somewhere after the blue lake, there is a hot stream - Ketetahi Springs. Years ago when I did that hike the track went by there and you were able to sit and soak in the hot spring on the mountain (surrounded by snow in the winter!) to relax and recuperate. It was glorious! Alas you can't do that anymore, it's either private land or Maori controlled, I'm not sure.
It was a pleasure to meet you. Take care
Hi! What time did your shuttle bus set off from Whakapapa village? And what time did you start the hike?
"Feel the heat - it's really cool" 🙂
Park at the end of the track and catch the bus to the entrance. Way easier, then you’re not rushing.
Agree and a fraction of $60
Great video. The great walks are amazing and they have some really good infostructor although in my opinion they are to busy and there's way to many people on them. I prefer doing the lesser known ones where there isn't many people around
I think thoughs lakes maybe accidic ,have loved all your content you are great travel ambassaddors. Safe travels, and God bless you both. Peter from Havelock North nz
Did you get permit for fly drone? If you did how you apply?
A great walk, but know that there is no guarantee of safety from sudden explosive eruptions as you walk across the summit of an active volcano.
Well Done to you both - that was one out of the box. I much prefer your visits to charity & coffee shops - as I don't get so puffed out watching. xx
Hahaha love it !😂😂
Fantastic you are fun to follow luvya❤
Very kind of you!
LOL, you should have called Glen's bluff Mado and said YES, We're going to climb Mount Tongariro 😂
NZ HAS SOME OF THE BEST TRACKS IN THE WORLD, AND THEY ARE OH SO VERY DIFFERENT EVERY TIME, SO MUCH DIVERSITY IN ONE COUNTRY INDEED. ❤
You’re totally right it’s unreal how different the country changes when you travel through this country!
The waters acid bro that's another reason you can't touch it
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Fantastic vlog guys, well done
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wheres the philippines bro?
Probably about a month and half away! We have a big backlog of videos
A lahar is a mud flow from the crater that comes down the mountain... they're very destructive and dangerous... have a read about the Tangiwai disaster on Christmas eve '53... at the bottom of Mt Ruapehu where the lahar flowed down the Whangaehu glacier into the Whangaehu river and took out the railway bridge over the river... tragic... skiing the Whangaehu glacier near the top of Ruapehu though is incredible... off-piste... outside the boundary of Turoa ski field... can be dangerous as there is no avalanche control... haven't climbed Tongariro but everyone should be allowed to the top... its not sacred to Maori at all.. that's just PC BS
Good warning sensors at Ruapehu for lahars now.
Nah dont do it! Drinking the stream water gives you a heavy and severe Welsh accent, and u dont want one of those
I have fo.loae3 yoy both on your jouney and louved your presented you both have done a a greats job