Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Cascade Saddle Route is a 17km alpine crossing that connects West Matukituki Valley with the Dart Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park. It is a very challenging and technical climb and numerous deaths have occurred here, so you will need advanced tramping experience to navigate the pass safely. In this video we will take you through the pass and identify key hazards and conditions to prepare for, so you can make it home safely.
Use NZ Mountain Safety Council's free trip planning app, Plan My Walk, to plan for your NZ adventure. Visit planmywalk.nz
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.org.mountainsafety.planmywalk Apple Store: apps.apple.com/nz/app/plan-my-walk/id1554411490
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Developed in partnership with:
Department of Conservation | MetService New Zealand | New Zealand Police | New Zealand Alpine Club | NZOIA Excellence in Outdoor Leadership | New Zealand Mountain Guides Association | LandSAR New Zealand
*The use of drones on all public conservation land is prohibited without the Department of Conservation’s permission. All of our filming has been granted this access and we work hard to follow all of the guidelines and requirements associated with that. Visit doc.govt.nz for more information*
The Cascade Saddle Route is a 17km alpine crossing that connects West Matukituki Valley with the Dart Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park. It is a very challenging and technical climb and numerous deaths have occurred here, so you will need advanced tramping experience to navigate the pass safely. In this video we will take you through the pass and identify key hazards and conditions to prepare for, so you can make it home safely.
Use NZ Mountain Safety Council's free trip planning app, Plan My Walk, to plan for your NZ adventure. Visit planmywalk.nz
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.org.mountainsafety.planmywalk Apple Store: apps.apple.com/nz/app/plan-my-walk/id1554411490
#MakeItHomeNZ #hiking #newzealand #cascadesaddle #fiordland #cascadesaddleroute #cascadetrack
Developed in partnership with:
Department of Conservation | MetService New Zealand | New Zealand Police | New Zealand Alpine Club | NZOIA Excellence in Outdoor Leadership | New Zealand Mountain Guides Association | LandSAR New Zealand
*The use of drones on all public conservation land is prohibited without the Department of Conservation’s permission. All of our filming has been granted this access and we work hard to follow all of the guidelines and requirements associated with that. Visit doc.govt.nz for more information*
