I think the most under appreciated part of this video that deserves pointing out and some respect is that you walked all those mud pits and streams TWICE to set your camera up!
Yep, a few extra km's, but its part of the fun of the walk for me. The extra km's and the time to set up the shots all mean I take longer than everyone to get to the huts.
Thanks for the heads up on these tracks and huts, makes it easy to assess the many options we are so fortunate to have around NZ. Is there a reason you don't tend to explicitly outline and show the access points and tracks used? It would be helpful to see the access point for parking viability and info on security, and route to relate to the video.
I did show some route signage on later videos, but feedback wasn't positive. I guess its a personal preference kind of thing. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.
Thanks for the compliment on the video. I think I might be prone to exaggeration. But I did say almost... Yep, good to be out again. Even if the weather wasnt the best, the trip was great.
Great video of the joys of tramping in the rain - really makes me want to get amongst it! Good escapism during lockdown. Really like your production values on this; cool and personable commentary and good soundtrack to boot. Must have been a real chore setting up the camera for all those walkthroughs! Just curious, some of your shots looked like they were panning - was this achieved using specific gear or done afterwards during editing?
Thank you for watching and thanks for the kind comments. I do a few extra miles with the walk-pasts, camera resets and walk backs etc, but thats part of the fun of making the vids. Yes, the panning is achieved via the editing. Modern editing programs have so many features and Im discovering new things I can use each time I edit. Some work, others not.
@@OAPAdventures I know what you mean. I recently got an insta360 one r twin lens kit and am playing around with their apps and also final cut pro x - so much to play with and experiment! Keep posting your hikes - nice work.
Nice camera. I carry both a gopro and a 360. Had the insta been out, I would have gone for that. As soon as I can after our lockdown, I will be out again.
Would have loved being in that hut with the rain. Question what happens with the wood. How does it get there? Are we meant to replenish it, or does DOC do that? Thanks.
Its hard to beat a warm hut in winter with the rain coming down outside. The hut is managed by the Kaimai Ridgeway Trust, not DOC. The trust is partly funded by the hut fees. They fly the wood in by helicopter at around $1500 per flight and make a couple (I think) flights per year. It is supposed to be used for heating the hut in winter, but there are some inconsiderate idiots who will use it for a fire outside the hut in summer, which leaves little left for the winter months. In general, hut etiquette is to replace any wood that you use, but in very busy huts like this one, finding nearby standing dead wood to cut can be a challenge. Thanks for watching.
Yep, it was wet. Yes, its a Windmaster. I do like it and it has a pre-burner, so no issues with cold gas etc. It does seem to work a little better in a wind than my old Primus. The only niggle is having the pot holder detachable. I find it a little annoying having to attach it each time as opposed to just unfolding it.
I think the most under appreciated part of this video that deserves pointing out and some respect is that you walked all those mud pits and streams TWICE to set your camera up!
You are not wrong. I do mange a few more K's than normal to do the setups. But, who doesnt like stomping through mud? Thanks for watching.
big effort going back and forth getting the camera ,never been to that hut ,love been in a hut when its raining thanks for posting (1 year ago)
Yep, a few extra km's, but its part of the fun of the walk for me. The extra km's and the time to set up the shots all mean I take longer than everyone to get to the huts.
Awesomely done video. Really captures the beauty of the bush in the rain. Cheers!
Thank you. Im glad you liked it. It was WET!!!
Thanks for the heads up on these tracks and huts, makes it easy to assess the many options we are so fortunate to have around NZ. Is there a reason you don't tend to explicitly outline and show the access points and tracks used? It would be helpful to see the access point for parking viability and info on security, and route to relate to the video.
I did show some route signage on later videos, but feedback wasn't positive. I guess its a personal preference kind of thing. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.
Nice to see you're back Peter, a really cleverly constructed video, keep it up. Must be a long old fella to drag in the mud ;-)
Thanks for the compliment on the video. I think I might be prone to exaggeration. But I did say almost... Yep, good to be out again. Even if the weather wasnt the best, the trip was great.
Wow! New Zealand does it right. Awesome hut. Great video.
Its a nice hut. Its probably 10 years old, so well appointed. Some of the older ones are pretty sparse. Thanks for watching, and THANKS for the sub.
excellent
Thanks. Im glad you liked it.
Great video of the joys of tramping in the rain - really makes me want to get amongst it! Good escapism during lockdown. Really like your production values on this; cool and personable commentary and good soundtrack to boot. Must have been a real chore setting up the camera for all those walkthroughs! Just curious, some of your shots looked like they were panning - was this achieved using specific gear or done afterwards during editing?
Thank you for watching and thanks for the kind comments. I do a few extra miles with the walk-pasts, camera resets and walk backs etc, but thats part of the fun of making the vids. Yes, the panning is achieved via the editing. Modern editing programs have so many features and Im discovering new things I can use each time I edit. Some work, others not.
@@OAPAdventures I know what you mean. I recently got an insta360 one r twin lens kit and am playing around with their apps and also final cut pro x - so much to play with and experiment! Keep posting your hikes - nice work.
Nice camera. I carry both a gopro and a 360. Had the insta been out, I would have gone for that. As soon as I can after our lockdown, I will be out again.
Nice video.. Did you walk it as a loop walk or in and out via the same track?? Ie in via Leyland oBrian and out via north south track and Ngamarama??
A simple in and out via Ngamarama Tk. Thanks for stopping by and watching.
Would have loved being in that hut with the rain. Question what happens with the wood. How does it get there? Are we meant to replenish it, or does DOC do that? Thanks.
Its hard to beat a warm hut in winter with the rain coming down outside. The hut is managed by the Kaimai Ridgeway Trust, not DOC. The trust is partly funded by the hut fees. They fly the wood in by helicopter at around $1500 per flight and make a couple (I think) flights per year. It is supposed to be used for heating the hut in winter, but there are some inconsiderate idiots who will use it for a fire outside the hut in summer, which leaves little left for the winter months. In general, hut etiquette is to replace any wood that you use, but in very busy huts like this one, finding nearby standing dead wood to cut can be a challenge. Thanks for watching.
Good video buddy :)
Cheers, Cam.
Mate it sure looked like a wet one!
Is that the Soto windmaster you are using? What do you think of it?
Great video.
Cheers
Yep, it was wet. Yes, its a Windmaster. I do like it and it has a pre-burner, so no issues with cold gas etc. It does seem to work a little better in a wind than my old Primus. The only niggle is having the pot holder detachable. I find it a little annoying having to attach it each time as opposed to just unfolding it.
@@OAPAdventures cool beans. Considering upgrading my stove at some point might look at an msr aswell.
Cheers
@@BackcountryKiwi I had a Pocket Rocket. It lives up to its name with the amount of noise it makes! But it worked well.