Hooker Hut | Mount Cook's hidden gem

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Chris and Danya

Chris and Danya

Күн бұрын

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@Capfka
@Capfka 10 ай бұрын
NOT the Hooker Hut I remember from 50-odd years ago! Even if it is the same hut! Absolutely fantastic videography, guys - the clip of you two standing by Hooker Lake, the glacier and Cook in the background is award-winning stuff!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya 10 ай бұрын
This was one of our favourite overnight stays in NZ ❤
@sal8527
@sal8527 Жыл бұрын
The night sky shot was amazing and I’m so glad you included it!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best ones we've done to date, tbh! I've finally figured out how to process the timelapses correctly. Pretty sure I ruined some of our previous ones 😅
@brissiAU
@brissiAU 9 ай бұрын
Just spent a night in this hut, perfect weather and then a night in Mueller hut, looking at the mountains and stars made me think about bringing my retirement forward 7yrs and enjoy nature much more. Great vid.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya 9 ай бұрын
We greatly support your idea of bringing your retirement forward! 😂. You deserve it 😊
@Hikaholics
@Hikaholics Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video! Laughed out loud when you guys did the teleportation-thing. So funny! The views are insane. Thanks for sharing
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you guys, hope you are doing well!! Thanks for watching 😊🙏❤️ Are you still planning on heading to Canada?
@shinji112
@shinji112 Жыл бұрын
Staying at the hut would be a photographer's dream location. Must add it to the list. It's been a few years since I last visited the Hooker Valley Track, it still looks as spectacular as ever. Thanks for taking me back.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it's a beautiful spot. Just as good as night as during the day too! Thanks for watching 🙂
@johnhallford239
@johnhallford239 Жыл бұрын
So many things about this one made me smile. The shots were great, as always. I think my favorite was the night shot with the clouds building/blowing around the mountain top. I enjoyed the relaxed feel of this one. Great to see you two lounging and enjoying things. Add a little head-banging at the hut and the "Painful to watch" comment, which made me laugh (clearly Danya doesn't have a say before the final edit) and this was a great video, with a different style/flair than others. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thanks for kind words John! It's nice knowing we don't always have to scramble up a mountain to make an enjoyable video 😅 This was one of our favourite trips while in NZ and definately our favourite hut
@paulmason6860
@paulmason6860 Жыл бұрын
Another stunning masterpiece. You two are on fire!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul! 😊❤️ Hopefully we can keep the streak going. Don't want to disappoint anyone 😅
@paulmason6860
@paulmason6860 Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisandDanya You got this 😄
@marilynwoolford-chandler1161
@marilynwoolford-chandler1161 Жыл бұрын
Stunning photography. Took me somewhere I will never go myself; tremendous
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thank you Marilyn! 🙏❤️
@arm_adirek1397
@arm_adirek1397 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video of the two of you. It made me happy and made me imagine traveling with the two of you.🙏
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😊🙏
@chickennoodle6620
@chickennoodle6620 Жыл бұрын
Mt Cook in late winter/early spring looks majestic with that snow coverage. The contrast between the blue lake, tan valley grass and white snow-capped mountains look awesome. Great Videography!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Been there in Summer and late winter/early spring now, we definitely prefer winter/spring. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏
@mikehardiman7165
@mikehardiman7165 Жыл бұрын
My favourite channel , thanks for sharing . It’s all about the journey and you guys nail it . Keep being amazing 😊
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mike, that means so much to us 😁🙏❤️😊
@honeybee592
@honeybee592 Жыл бұрын
You had such amazing weather! Such a cute hut!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
So cute and so cosy in the snow! Apparently it was fully booked the night we were there but only 2 others showed up so it made for a good night around the fire. Thanks for watching 🙂
@darianlawrie5039
@darianlawrie5039 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always! I had no idea that hut was there. We visited about a month before you, the lake was frozen over. Would have loved to stay in the hut for a night. Will make sure I remember for next time.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thank you Darian! 😊🙏 We had no idea the hut was there until we were climbing up to Mueller Hut last summer. We saw a little orange dot off in the distance and asked DOC what it was since it looked like it was going to fall into the lake from our perspective 🤣. Once we looked it up, we knew we had to come back during a nice winter weekend and it didn't disappoint! Definitely gives you an excuse to go back 😊. Seeing the lake completely frozen would have been cool! We were hoping that would be the case when we went, but we probably needed to go in the middle of winter
@craigb1427
@craigb1427 Жыл бұрын
Magic scenery. Those snow covered mountains don’t look real, just amazing
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Mount Cook is stunning❤️
@alanbrassil5074
@alanbrassil5074 Жыл бұрын
You’ve hit peak with that one! Unbelievable scenery beautifully shot. Words aren’t enough! Interesting axe work 😉. We’re back in October to do Milford though once again, you’ve added one more walk to the “must do” list. As always many thanks-we love your work.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you again Alan! Congrats on securing a spot on the Milford Track! I believe that's probably the hardest part of the hike 😅 We hope you get some great weather, but even in the rain it's supposed to be spectacular!
@JasonNgPhotography
@JasonNgPhotography Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Adding to list of things to visit next time :)
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jason! Highly recommend this one 😊
@masodimontagna3771
@masodimontagna3771 Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing nature and montagme..congratulations and thanks for the video ☺👍🙏
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊🙏❤️
@JGains96
@JGains96 Жыл бұрын
Such inspiration! We're planning a year trip to the beautiful NZ towards the end of the year and have been binging you guys for a while! What camera do you guys use? You're shots are so crisp!!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the continued support, we really appreciate it! 🙏❤️😊 In our more recent videos we use the Panasonic GH6, but in our first half of NZ videos we used the Panasonic G9 which is still a great camera today and a lot more affordable
@brucemeakins4690
@brucemeakins4690 Жыл бұрын
That was a great video with magic scenic shots and an epic teleport! Your greatest Fan!!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thanks ☺️ as always your support means the world ❤️
@zaiENT1
@zaiENT1 Жыл бұрын
you guys are insane, i love it.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
You're beautiful!
@thumbsuptravel1031
@thumbsuptravel1031 Жыл бұрын
Absolute mint day. Top shelf video again. Was that jump into hyper space real? Asking for a friend. Superb. Kudos!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️🙏, was a beautiful day indeed! With the magic of cinema, anything is possible, including hyperspace jumps 😅
@thumbsuptravel1031
@thumbsuptravel1031 Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisandDanya i did it on a cloudy day… And see vids like yours… I’m not jealous. Ok
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Just an excuse to go back again! We usually have the luxury to wait for good weather
@epesampaga9894
@epesampaga9894 Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing so beautiful view
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
It's a special place!
@shaungoodenough3866
@shaungoodenough3866 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Shaun! 😊🙏
@haydensword961
@haydensword961 8 ай бұрын
Hi, we're taking kids to this hut next weekend, it mentions a gas cooker, which would save us some room, do you have photos or info on the gas cooker?
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya 8 ай бұрын
I believe it's just a standard two burner gas cooker and connected to the huts gas supply. I would leave a backup stove in the car just in case. You have to check in at the visitor centre before you can head to the hut, so you can ask the staff what the fuel/stove situation is and then decide if you want to carry it in
@AbelandVictoria
@AbelandVictoria Жыл бұрын
Good work. Looking forward to nelson lakes
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Should be ready in about 5 years 🤣
@AbelandVictoria
@AbelandVictoria Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisandDanya lol come on man. Have 5 coffees and don’t get up until it’s done
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure the last 2 days of that hike I barely filmed anything since it was all starting to look the same. I'm not sure how good that video is going to be 😅
@tomhu1745
@tomhu1745 Жыл бұрын
Do you know if Hooker Hut be a good base to climb Mt Cook from?
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Just had a look and Plateau Hut is the base from which you climb Mount Cook
@bittersweet340
@bittersweet340 Жыл бұрын
Did not know they move that hut... and yes that was painful chopping ur firewood kilnly.. were there any kea on ur travels..
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
They disassembled and flew the hut out in 2015 and then restored it and moved it to it's new location in 2020/21. The old location was too close to the rock wall that is slowly crumbling into the lake No keas during this visit
@Keepitnatural712
@Keepitnatural712 Жыл бұрын
How many nights you can stay at the hut? Does it need reservations?
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
We just spent 1 night and yes you have to reserve your beds. You can do so on the DOC website
@vijovideo-johnnykicker
@vijovideo-johnnykicker Жыл бұрын
Tolles Video like114
@teepatchong5668
@teepatchong5668 Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@esmalec17
@esmalec17 11 ай бұрын
Hi which month was this filmed?
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya 11 ай бұрын
September 2022
@esmalec17
@esmalec17 11 ай бұрын
@@ChrisandDanya great to know. End of september, my family of five is spending 5 days in the park. Hope we can secure 5 bunks out of 8 for one night - finger crossed
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya 11 ай бұрын
I would look at booking the bunks as soon as possible! DOC is pretty flexible with cancellations/date changes
@MopokesAdventures
@MopokesAdventures Жыл бұрын
Looking a bit excited there mate lol. I don't blame you.
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
I think we were just excited to drink mulled wine in the snow 😅
@MopokesAdventures
@MopokesAdventures Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisandDanya Noice. Big fan of warm mulled wine myself. I had no idea that hut was there. Stunning spot and weather!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Don't think it's advertised very much and there's no signs at the moment since it's pretty new. Once the word is out, I'm sure it'll be tough getting a spot most weekends
@MannyYoung-ws1sc
@MannyYoung-ws1sc Жыл бұрын
Lovin life ❤
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Doesn't get much better! ❤️
@corinnelacroix5796
@corinnelacroix5796 Жыл бұрын
Ouah!!!
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
It's a good one! 😊
@vivtodd2473
@vivtodd2473 Жыл бұрын
Gem. The gem ie original terrain and glacier itself, has been changed by climate change..and the true gem - lost
@tomhu1745
@tomhu1745 Жыл бұрын
There is no point saying the secret will be out soon when post a video on You Tube. Hooker Hut is now way too popular which i think is a real shame. Because of social media too many backcountry areas in New Zealand have lost their appeal now. I have a few favourite areas that are special and dear to me which i tell very few people.
@AbelandVictoria
@AbelandVictoria Жыл бұрын
There’s plenty of spots tom take a look at the map. Most places no one goes
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
I think Hooker Hut is still very much a secret to the general public and tourists. It is probably well known and popular within the tramping community. There are only 4 videos of Hooker Hut on KZbin which includes ours. In total, all of them have less than 4000 views combined, which is practically nothing. Combined with the fact that is no signs for Hooker Hut; it is still very much hidden. We're just trying to show how beautiful these places can be and hopefully motivate some people to get outside and give it a go. A potential side effect of that may mean it becomes a little bit more popular. However, we are a very small channel, so I doubt our video will have much of an impact. While it's nice to enjoy these places to ourselves, they are here for everyones enjoyment. Seeing so many people out on the trails brings us a lot of joy 😊
@ChrisandDanya
@ChrisandDanya Жыл бұрын
Your point is very valid though Tom and we appreciate your feedback! Social media can definitely have a negative impact on these places, but it can have a very positive one as well
@vivtodd2473
@vivtodd2473 Жыл бұрын
On 1983 there were no wooden walkways or bridges!.. we walked down and up over terrain .. and snow continued to the door! The glacier creaking yards away from the hut. But that’s fallen in. The glacier has receded massively and tbe sides have eroded. The original hut was moved back then the one we were in built..Now that’s gone. I find it hard to listen to such glee about the walk… it’s been already ruined by global warming. The young see only a small window of time.
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