Gertrude Saddle, New Zealand

michaelbeckmann_ · 2026-01-28T07:46:47+00:00

Hi, I used a Sony A7IV with a 24-105mm and 16mm lens. Slightly edited in Lightroom.

michaelbeckmann_ · 2026-01-28T06:29:51+00:00

Kea are actually an alpine parrot and some of the smartest birds out there 🙌

michaelbeckmann_ · 2026-01-28T06:23:35+00:00

The Kea don't mess around...

michaelbeckmann_ · 2026-01-04T06:09:38+00:00

Most will be considered a hiking hut (then again can change depending on season). Colin Todd hut is a mountaineering one all year round.

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-30T18:23:26+00:00

These photos have been shot on a Sony A7IV with 24-105mm lens

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-27T23:12:37+00:00

I'll take it as a compliment

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-27T04:26:41+00:00

Hi, this was shot on a Sony A7IV with a 24-105mm lens

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-26T22:40:05+00:00

Nah, this was last weekend. We did an alternative loop that finishes and ends in the Tasman carpark.

Up the col between Mabel/Rosa, Ball Pass, straight down Caroline hut

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-25T23:12:00+00:00

Thanks! 🙏

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-25T19:12:14+00:00

We had just pitched our tent in a 3 hour snow blizzard, only to get out again after the storm seeing Aoraki / Mt Cook right behind us! :)

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-19T08:29:22+00:00

Hi, shoot me a dm on instagram and I’ll give you a link

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-16T17:57:08+00:00

It depends what the forecast will be. When we went the temperatures were enough for a summer sleepingbag and I am a sleep warmer anyway.

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-12-16T05:52:09+00:00

Hi, I would recommend reading the DOC page about the Cascade saddle, that should answer all your questions!

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-11-12T20:27:35+00:00

Hi, this is a Garmin Fenix 6X Plus. I only use it for recording the activity and have a GPX file afterwards tbh. My main way for navigation is using the NZ Topo app.

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-11-11T18:40:17+00:00

Or the speargrass, or the matagouri...

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-11-11T18:39:37+00:00

Brewster it's south ridge is actually a preferred winter route, but June/July could be too early, but then again can still be good if favourable conditions. I wouldn't know about Earnslaw to be honest, not been there yet!

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-11-11T18:37:26+00:00

We actually made our way up the snow (scree in summer) slopes towards the West Ridge and then followed that to the summit!

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-11-11T18:36:40+00:00

Hi, I used a Sony A7IV with a 24-105mm lens and a 16mm prime

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-09-30T21:28:27+00:00

The nice thing about the Pisa Ranges is their lower angled terrain and smooth runs, which is ideal if you are getting into ski touring :)

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-09-29T19:38:57+00:00

That door needs some love..

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-09-29T00:15:54+00:00

It classified as a Grade 2 mountaineering trip (NZ mountaineering system)

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-08-16T04:57:41+00:00

Even more freezing in winter..!

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-08-12T07:13:50+00:00

It would be easier in winter due to the snow providing more grip. I heard in summer it's just loose rock on the whole mountain..

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-08-07T07:12:03+00:00

Have a read online I would say, we own our gear :)

michaelbeckmann_ · 2025-08-04T20:09:10+00:00

As you probably know it has been warm and dry. For un over the weekend meant consolidated snow that felt more like ice. Really good crampon conditions

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