Tutoko Winter Traverse

A 5-day winter journey over Mount Tutoko from the Ngapunatoru Plateau via Graves Couloir, ascending the north face, over the summit and down the south face - Age Glacier to Turner's Bivouac and out Leader Creek.
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Alastair McDowell, Sophie Jenkins.
September 5-9th 2022.

[@MartialLoreNZ]

This is possibly the most beautiful mountaineering video I have seen. I miss New Zealand so much.

[@wolfporter6583]

I'd love to see a gear list for this, those are some small bags for 5 days in winter conditions! Well done, great climbing!

[@NewZealandAlpineTeam]

Thanks! we could do a gear list. one weight/space saving was the shared 800 gram quilt sleeping bag. Macpac NZAT 40L Pursuit packs.

[@xmud123pes]

thats a life worth living, so beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@NewZealandAlpineTeam]

Life is indeed worth living - it has to be lived - and shared! Enjoy

[@simonpottow6674]

incredible! awesome video

[@stevebarratt888]

amazing trip! thanks for capturing the footage :)

[@marcelorofer]

Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing

[@energeia1877]

Great job guys. Keep up the magic adventures.

[@NewZealandAlpineTeam]

Thank you, you too!

[@adamchristo3082]

Darn fine climb! Hats off!

[@alpinekiwi]

Ha! That grin at 6:26 says it all. 👍

[@ads.ventures]

Yeehawww, stellar route!

[@dirtbagoutside]

Wow! pretty awesome!!

[@somebody_keas]

Epic bivi spot!

[@russelldesilva1560]

Breathtaking scenery. What a brilliant climb!
How long did you have to wait for good weather in Fiordland?

[@P90Puma]

Super quick edit, posted 1 day after return!!! Thanks for sharing! Question: why such a thick rope? budget or other considerations?

[@NewZealandAlpineTeam]

Good rest day activity! The ropes were not too thick, we used two 7.8mm Tendon Master half ropes. Nice and light for alpinism.

[@P90Puma]

@@NewZealandAlpineTeam lens made them look much thicker! Thanks for the response.

[@mickbeckers]

Awesomeness! Hows the view from the biv

[@et803]

Did you log this on strava?

[@pavolsobota7233]

What tent is that please?

[@striker0137]

Made by Mont-Bell, I believe.

[@lindakerr6106]

Can you please take us next time?

[@NewZealandAlpineTeam]

Absolutely, Sophie would be honoured