Fastpacking the Edwards - Hawdon Route | Solo Overnighter
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- The Edwards - Hawdon Route is a 2-3 day tramp in Arthurs Pass National Park.
Setting off with only a few hours of light left I made my way up the Hawdon valley to Walker Pass where I camped for the night, sheltered from the low cloud and drizzle.
With low cloud still hanging about in the morning I made my way up to Tarn col and down to Taruahuna Pass. The sun made an appearance and it turned out to be an awesome day for tramping. From the pass I followed the Edwards river valley down to Edwards Hut and eventually out to the road end where I hitched a ride back to my car.
It was a super fun overnight mission.
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Very cool my friend 🤠
Thanks you Herb!
Big fun of yours from rotorua keep the content coming 👏
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Cheers
Agreed with everything you said about hiking in poor conditions, it tests our preparation & outdoor skills. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Dave!
What a beauty of places that when it was cloudy full of clouds, as with the sun, you can appreciate the beauty of nature.
Thanks Efrain. Yup! It was a beautiful area. Cheers
Beautiful walk that. Been a few years since I've been around that way... your video makes me want to go back!
Thanks Daniel. Arthurs pass has a lot to offer, it's a great area!
Cheers
Been my dream place to explore!! Great adventure, mate!!
Thanks Jet!
Another great trip enjoyed it! Stay safe
Thanks Jeanette!
Another great video buddy, cheers from Sth Aust
Thank you Carrie! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the film. That route is on my list and it was great to see the terrain. Keep exploring.
Thanks bro! Super cool loop, had a blast on this trip.
Cheers
Hey BK! Getting antsy not seeing a much-anticipated next post from you lately, lol. I hope you've got a darn good reason for keeping us all jonesing for another great adventure! Hope all is well. Cheers.
Hey Rick! Cheers mate. Sorry for no videos lately. I'll have one up either tommorow or Sunday (probably sunday)!
I have some really cool adventures to share I just need to find the time to edit 🙂
I hope you are well.
Cheers
Such an amazing scenery. I want to see that one day :)
Thanks it's an amazing area!
You could never get tired of looking at that scenery/landscape on your wanderings mate. Awesome trails and those waterways and falls are incredible. Very entertaining videos especially for those of us who can't be there. Thanks for all ypur hard work and effort to make it possible for us to enjoy. Bushyboy Oz
Thanks you Ewen. It is a beautiful area, I'm very grateful to be able to get out and experience it.
I'm glad you enjoy them mate.
Cheers
Another great vid Zeb. Would love to hear review about a piece of equipment your using (maybe 1 every other video) like a little Easter egg surprise. Maybe it's just me but I'm very curious about every bit of gear you use. Talk over the campfire about the meals is good too. Hope that chocolate was Whittikers .
Cheers George. I'll give it some thought man. Thanks for the suggestion might be something cool to put in each trip video.
Sure was whittakers!
Thanks for watching.
This place is magnificent! Watching this just makes me feel good! This whole video is simply phenomenal my friend!
Thank you so much!
Another good trip mate. Just sat down for a beer after work and your notification popped up. Perfect timing. I've messed my foot up so doubt I'll be getting out for a tramp tomorrow so was feeling totally bummed. But living through you and your vid has brightened my spirit and somewhat eased my itch to get back out there. Looking forward to next one mate. 🤙
Hey Damon, thanks heaps man. A bugger about your foot man. It's never fun when injuries get in the way of our trips. So glad my video helped a bit man, that's really awesome to hear.
Thanks for the support! I hope you get the chance to get out soon.
Cheers
Love your videos man, Thank you for sharing our beautiful country with the world. 18:46 mins in gave real lord of the rings vibes. Keep doing what you do
I appreciate it Stu! Thank you.
It was a fun trip.
Cheers
Awesome video as usual, the mist was so cool. A good reminder about needing the right gear to be in the outdoors in any season.
Thank you TJ! Yeah blue skies and sunshine are great but it's also really cool to experience the landscape when it's a bit moodier.
Cheers.
Geez we are blessed with stunning sceneries... thanks for taking us on another epic trek Zeb👌👌
We sure are!
Glad you enjoyed it Lisa. Thanks for the support.
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I really loved this video,with my hot chocolate ☕ debs xx .........
Thank you Deb! I appreciate it.
@@BackcountryKiwi my pleasure you have a lovely channel. debs xx
Great vid!, loved the frogs! I was wondering where you can buy those freeze dried meals/hiking meals in NZ? Also is that a sat phone or a gps you have on your backpack strap?
Thank you!
Most outdoor stores stock a variety of freeze dried food and sometimes some supermarkets also have a small selection.
Yeah it's a garmin mini inreach. I love it.
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Hi Backcountry kiwi. . Do you mind me asking about the tarptent you carry that you use your tramping poles.
Where do you buy them?
Cheers Sandy
Hi Sandy! The poles or the tent? The tent is a tarptent portrail and my poles are black diamond.
Cheers!
We.need.to.hike and camp together sometime
Would be cool! Most of tramping is solo but trips with others are fun aswell.
Cheers