Mueller Hut in Winter: Your MUST-TRY in New Zealand 🏔️🌟
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Embark on a thrilling winter adventure through the snowy wonderland of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park as you conquer Mt Ollivier and Mueller Hut Route. This trial, which held a special place in the heart of Sir Edmund Hillary, takes you to the enchanting Mueller Hut, nestled amidst the snowy peaks of the Sealy Mountain Range.
Hey long to ascent in those conditions? I am going in 2 weeks and considering ascent and descent in 1 day.
Hey, it's about a 1000m elevation gain and 7km from Cook Village (a shorter distance from White Horse Hill Carpark if it's not blocked by snow). It took us 7 hours to go up because the snow was really soft, and plowing through the deep snow was a challenge. It also took us 3 hours and 20 minutes to come down from the hut to the village. You'll be alright, just probably start earlier in the morning.
Hey what month did you do this hike in? How deep would you say the snow was on average?
Hi Dion, great question. It's mid-June, and there's a moderate (yellow) avalanche danger. The snow was knee-deep in some areas. We attempted the route the previous day but had to turn back because we were sinking waist-deep before the snow had a chance to settle.
did you hire crampoins & ice axe?
Hey Josh, we didn't need to as we brought our own gear. However, such equipment can be arranged through Alpine Guides at alpineguides.co.nz; just drop them an email.