Copland Valley Track | Tramping (Hiking) Video Series | New Zealand

[@JevonWright]

I saw you'd checked in at Douglas Rock hut, what a great (and very challenging) adventure that was! :D

[@hikingzone]

How long will take to cross other side of Mt cook ??

[@8Donny8]

The recommended route is now Fitzgerald pass, you will need snow climbing gear all year around as you will have to cross Stewart glacier and grade 2 climbs. Its a full on 13 hr+ day over to Douglas rock. We bivyed at 1300 to the right of Hayter stream.

[@philipwilkie3239]

Literally 10's of thousands of people have crossed Copland Pass - to make a blanket statement that it is "not safe" is ludicrous on the evidence. Yes it is a serious Main Divide Alpine Pass, and reasonable experience, skill and fitness is highly desirable. But FFS I have a good mate who once carried his road touring bicycle over it as a short-cut.

[@jurgschupbach3059]

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