Thanks for sharing the video. It's an awesome trip! My friend and I plan to go soon. May I ask where do you guys park your car before your departure? Is it a safe area to leave the luggage in car overnight?
Hey you’re more than welcome! The parking spot is at the Fantail Falls car park. Should be absolutely safe overnight, never heard of any crime there. Lock up and take precautions as always but should be fine!
Thanks so much. This place is really on the map. I loved your commentary with information about the Keas and glad to hear that they are coming back a bit in some places. The weather you had was sensational. What time of year was it? Your insight about the glacier was a real antidote to the feeling of loss with the retreating ice. It’s the same in the places we visited in Alaska too. The idea that we are privileged to see it now as they will likely disappear is thoughtful. Best wishes
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the commentary and found the information about the Keas insightful. The footage was captured during February. In the summer months, typically between December and February, the weather in that region is indeed sensational. It's bittersweet to witness the effects of climate change on glaciers, but you're right, it's a privilege to appreciate their beauty while we can. Best wishes to you as well!
Thanks for that. The weather is a tricky thing but I’ve had good luck at that time of year too. But good to bear in mind for the future trips hopefully.
Awesome video! Would you say it's pretty straightforward hiking from the hut to the glacier? I've read it's unmarked and pretty rocky and steep. Would you say it's still worthwhile to do the whole thing in a day?
I suppose it’s always subjective. It is quite rocky and steep to the glacier but I wouldn’t say it’s dangerous or anything. Doing it in a day would certainly be long and difficult but not impossible, maybe 8-10hrs I would guess..
Wow, that scenery is gorgeous, love the footage and editing, especially those sunset shots 🤩
Thank you 😊. It truly is a magical place!
Simply a wonderful video. So well done. Thanks for sharing. My wife and I plan to walk in your footsteps in Jan 2024!
Thank you, I hope you trip is as magical as ours was!
Thanks for sharing the video. It's an awesome trip! My friend and I plan to go soon. May I ask where do you guys park your car before your departure? Is it a safe area to leave the luggage in car overnight?
Hey you’re more than welcome! The parking spot is at the Fantail Falls car park. Should be absolutely safe overnight, never heard of any crime there. Lock up and take precautions as always but should be fine!
Thanks so much. This place is really on the map. I loved your commentary with information about the Keas and glad to hear that they are coming back a bit in some places.
The weather you had was sensational. What time of year was it?
Your insight about the glacier was a real antidote to the feeling of loss with the retreating ice. It’s the same in the places we visited in Alaska too. The idea that we are privileged to see it now as they will likely disappear is thoughtful.
Best wishes
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the commentary and found the information about the Keas insightful. The footage was captured during February. In the summer months, typically between December and February, the weather in that region is indeed sensational. It's bittersweet to witness the effects of climate change on glaciers, but you're right, it's a privilege to appreciate their beauty while we can. Best wishes to you as well!
Thanks for that. The weather is a tricky thing but I’ve had good luck at that time of year too. But good to bear in mind for the future trips hopefully.
Exactly, with weather sometime luck is the biggest factor.
Just awesome😊
Thank you 😊
This is fantastic! Would you know how to get to the trailhead by bus? Or no car? Cheers!
I believe the only way is by car. The start of the trail is Fantail Falls between Wanaka and Haast.
Great video guys. I'm not for jumping in the ice water though!
Haha apparently it’ll make you live longer.. 😉
Wow. Almost as polished as a DOC video.
That’s awesome to hear, love DOC videos!
Nice video.
Can you please let me know the name of the song @2:15. Many thanks
Thank you, I’m not sure as I no longer have the original file. Could try Shazam? Otherwise I got it from Storyblocks
@@GlobalTravelStories i have tried shazam. But no luck
@@jojuku93 sorry about that, it used to say on UA-cam in the description but I couldn’t see it..
Time for a beer with the kea
Should’ve grabbed some Mischievous Kea IPA’s from Altitude Brewing!
Have a Speights
😂😂
Haha more of a Monteiths guy but after a big day anything will do!
Awesome video! Would you say it's pretty straightforward hiking from the hut to the glacier? I've read it's unmarked and pretty rocky and steep. Would you say it's still worthwhile to do the whole thing in a day?
I suppose it’s always subjective. It is quite rocky and steep to the glacier but I wouldn’t say it’s dangerous or anything. Doing it in a day would certainly be long and difficult but not impossible, maybe 8-10hrs I would guess..
Who are the 100% dingbats standing under the terminal face of an active glacier?
Where?