Newton Peak. A journey into the heart of NZ’s Southern Alps

Winner of the ‘Grass Roots’ Award at the 2021 NZ Mountain Film Festival
Four Canterbury based climbers set off into the heart of the New Zealand Southern Alps to explore a rarely climbed peak with a hope to climb a new route. Their journey takes them through the infamous ‘Garden of Eden’ ice plateau, across ‘The Great Unknown’ and through the thick, wild vegetation of the West Coast bush.

[@Orangswiss2022-ve1wk]

Great real adventure. Congratulations for the success as planned. Do as much as you possibly can in the great Southern NZ mountains and wherever else in the World. Life is short. I know it in reality. I am now 80 years old and re member, with pleasure my 5 months climbing season in NZ way back in 1971. I wish you alll a great life.

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Thanks for the comment, really brought a smile to my face

[@optforhealthandfitness4063]

I climbed Newton and a bunch of others in the 90s. Came in via Rakaia and went out via Godley. Good on ya boys!!

[@ghoutdoors1857]

I never understood the ultralight tent (for mountaineering) idea. Like I’d rather suffer carrying something like a Hilleberg than die from a storm at night😂😅

[@finnmillard6564]

Having watched a fair few youtube outdoor films this really stands out as a total breath of fresh air. The filming, the attention to detail, composition, production and music but mainly the story telling and the gentle characters. Loved it - keep it up :)

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Cheers, really appreciate it

[@theherbilizer]

nice one lads! makes me a bit homesick. epic adventure!

[@gazdubai]

That was unbelievable. The guys were so relaxed in that environment.

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

Wow guys! Extreme weather for a pole tent! Well done!

[@TomWoodwardVideos]

Great shots in an amazing area. Deserves the award. 🤙

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Thanks Tom, appreciate the kind words!

[@ToblerX]

Props to the cameraman. Some epic shots, especially on the day 2 climb.

[@johncorcoran8172]

Great video. Really enjoyed the climb footage, panoramic views and the production quality!

[@christophermarshall527]

All so wild and glorious!!

[@TommyMacMXClimber]

Great film lads! Well done!

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Awesome trip, man. Coming up through that icefall-ish section looks a bit scary.

[@drumsandstix128]

What`s better than that? Good mates doing what they love in that very beautiful country! Great Vlog thanks for sharing it!

[@jettonogbanua]

Love Ed!! He’s so adorable!! So fit!!

[@LineDogs]

Thanks for documenting this epic adventure! Love your work. Liked and subscribed

[@rikilikemagic]

This was incredible, I'm in awe of you all! Thanks for making this!

[@MrHebe1958]

Awesome! Great quality video, enjoyed it immensely. Longing back to New Zealand tramping (from Sweden).

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Cheers!

[@joecollinson6232]

nice work mate, great film! good meeting ya the other day

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Cheers Joe

[@samandkevsoutdooradventures]

That looked absolutely incredible

[@brentwilliams8205]

That's awesome Nick, great footage 👍

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Cheers Brent!

[@rasmusaltenkamp7728]

What an epic trip Nick! Super production quality as well, fantastic stuff.

[@russelldesilva1560]

Wow, best adventures since Bill and Ted!

[@BlackOutClanFlameKidz]

Outstanding film - loved it all. Stories were great. What is the title of that song that starts at 21:22 - the score to this whole film was fantastic

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Cheers! That song is Palindrome by Tony Petersen

[@Paul-travl]

Amazing Film!

[@fsrodeo81]

Very nice video, well done

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Cheers!

[@jacksonlomas7428]

Epic

[@samsheppard8265]

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[@Leviplaysdrums]

Epic bro!!

[@adambone1136]

Hey I was wondering what camera gear you used

[@nick_kowalski_film]

For this trip I used a mix of my GH5 and a Gopro 8

[@bf3750]

Awesome video boys, I wish I was your age again

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Cheers!

[@eri5457]

Have you done Aoraki?

[@nick_kowalski_film]

Not yet, it’s on my list!

[@eri5457]

@@nick_kowalski_film Looking forward to it!

[@LukeFrisken]

E P I C!

[@yangliu_6688]

Hyperlite isn’t the best choice 😂 I’d probably still carry a BD tent even it’s heavier 😂