1:04 this swing bridge is new, we used to ford the Rees just after the 4wd track meets at the start of the valley and walk up the true right on the edge of the bush to just below kea basin, as opposed to using to standard rees/dart track because it was always faster as this lower section of the rees is bogggggy
look I have to admit I just watched your whole clip, I was mystified you found the need to pitch climb the nw route on earny this particular day was quite snowy but this climb would normally be done in sneakers and there's a little sling just below the gully that leads to the true ridge you can use to haul your pack up with to make it easier to get up but thats about it, no need for harness or rock pro on this route. Go over and climb the SW route of West peak of Earnslaw thats where you need that rack....
maybe that's what it was like later in the year, we were there twice in Nov/Dec and both years it was quite a lot of snow and ice there. Frankly saying I'd freeclimb it but Angelica wasn't comfortable cause there's verglas and a few ice bulges. Thanks for the recommendation - West Peak is definitely on our list...
@@alpine_squad yea here in nz the conditions can be so variable last time I climbed this route was with a friend around 2011? it was early April and there was only a small amount of snow around the burley gl and pass etc was icy in places but mostly rock. That first rock band you can skip if you head back towards the col and then up the scree there, sidle the scree field up to the bluffy ground then you weave between rock outcrops up the face until that small area I mentioned earlier where theres a sling tied then that leads to a small ramp that meets the ridge proper from there its a walk to the top
@@alpine_squad oh you can 4wd all the way up the rees until Kea basin track, its doable most of the time just have to ford the river at the start there and your away. I have driven right up to about an hours walk to shelter rock hut one winter
Well done - I've been up to Kea Basin decades ago but the weather prevented a summit so it's nice to see it done properly. Every trip has it's own conditions, everyone brings their own experience and learning level. Much respect and encouragement - I wish you both a fine future.
Thank you, Philip! This is so encouraging to hear you found our video enjoyable. Totally agree that every climb is different for each person and conditions are never the same. We actually attempted Mt Earnslaw a year before this video - it felt totally different and we got caught up in a storm at the Esquilant Bivvy…
Thank you, friend, yeah, it was epic. A powerful storm came the next night so we were caught up in Esquilant bivvy for another 24 hours. Hearing middle-size rocks flying around and hitting the hut’s metal walls was quite an experience, lol...
Hey guys, just wondering how long would it take roughly (distance and time duration) , to summit Earnslaw, starting from the Esquilant Bivouac Hut? Thank you!
@GrippedClips, on average we’d say it takes 3 hours to summit Earnslaw and twice faster to get back to the hut. So 4-5 hours. If your conference and experience level is high then might take 3 hrs to get up and down altogether. It’s just 2-3 km with an altitude gain of 600m.
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1:04 this swing bridge is new, we used to ford the Rees just after the 4wd track meets at the start of the valley and walk up the true right on the edge of the bush to just below kea basin, as opposed to using to standard rees/dart track because it was always faster as this lower section of the rees is bogggggy
look I have to admit I just watched your whole clip, I was mystified you found the need to pitch climb the nw route on earny this particular day was quite snowy but this climb would normally be done in sneakers and there's a little sling just below the gully that leads to the true ridge you can use to haul your pack up with to make it easier to get up but thats about it, no need for harness or rock pro on this route. Go over and climb the SW route of West peak of Earnslaw thats where you need that rack....
Yeah, that'd make sense. we only figured it out on the way back. I wish we could 4wd all the way to the Key Basin Tck.
maybe that's what it was like later in the year, we were there twice in Nov/Dec and both years it was quite a lot of snow and ice there. Frankly saying I'd freeclimb it but Angelica wasn't comfortable cause there's verglas and a few ice bulges. Thanks for the recommendation - West Peak is definitely on our list...
@@alpine_squad yea here in nz the conditions can be so variable last time I climbed this route was with a friend around 2011? it was early April and there was only a small amount of snow around the burley gl and pass etc was icy in places but mostly rock. That first rock band you can skip if you head back towards the col and then up the scree there, sidle the scree field up to the bluffy ground then you weave between rock outcrops up the face until that small area I mentioned earlier where theres a sling tied then that leads to a small ramp that meets the ridge proper from there its a walk to the top
@@alpine_squad oh you can 4wd all the way up the rees until Kea basin track, its doable most of the time just have to ford the river at the start there and your away. I have driven right up to about an hours walk to shelter rock hut one winter
Good effort an nice filming.
Thank you for your encouragement and kind words :)
Well done - I've been up to Kea Basin decades ago but the weather prevented a summit so it's nice to see it done properly. Every trip has it's own conditions, everyone brings their own experience and learning level. Much respect and encouragement - I wish you both a fine future.
Thank you, Philip! This is so encouraging to hear you found our video enjoyable. Totally agree that every climb is different for each person and conditions are never the same. We actually attempted Mt Earnslaw a year before this video - it felt totally different and we got caught up in a storm at the Esquilant Bivvy…
Congratulations on your assent what a beautiful sight please be safe coming down😊😊😊
Thank you! It was more than four year ago though 😁
Excellent video Vitalli
Now would you guys be Christians too? if so, you are quickly becoming my favourite RUclipsrs at the moment!
Yes, we are. I think we're all searching for something meaningful in life, especially in the outdoors.
What a trip, amazing 🎉
Thank you, friend, yeah, it was epic. A powerful storm came the next night so we were caught up in Esquilant bivvy for another 24 hours. Hearing middle-size rocks flying around and hitting the hut’s metal walls was quite an experience, lol...
Hey guys, just wondering how long would it take roughly (distance and time duration) , to summit Earnslaw, starting from the Esquilant Bivouac Hut? Thank you!
@GrippedClips, on average we’d say it takes 3 hours to summit Earnslaw and twice faster to get back to the hut. So 4-5 hours. If your conference and experience level is high then might take 3 hrs to get up and down altogether. It’s just 2-3 km with an altitude gain of 600m.
@@alpine_squad thank you so much!
looks like good fun! did you end up having to place any protection on the descent?
No, just downclimbed the little waterfall section.
Very nice. Where can someone get experience in alpine climbing in nz?
New Zealand Alpine Club. Lots of locations around the country. Just google the website and get in touch with your local section.
Watching Mt Earnslaw from the Dart Mouth River funyaks now
That’s such a beautiful valley and even more beautiful Mt Earnslaw, isn’t it? Funyaking is something we’ve never done - it must be so much fun!
Nice!
U guys r christians, arent u?
Yes, we are:) What about you?
Love it!! Great music choices :)@@alpine_squad