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Approaching the South AlbertBurn saddle and the sun

Dropping from the saddle to reach the track which joins Junction Flat and Ruth Flat in the East Matukituki. Looking down valley toward the confluence of the east and west Matukituki valleys   More ▶︎

Michael crosses the snow slopes above Hester Pinney Creek. The sun has only just risen over the saddle and the snow remains crisp enough to make it easy in crampons.   More ▶︎

Kathryn returns from Dragonfly Peak to her camp on the ridge to South AlbertBurn saddle from the East Matukituki.   More ▶︎

From a short distance above South AlbertBurn saddle. Whare-Kea Lodge can be seen below in the saddle. Note: The saddle is at best on the border of Mt.Aspiring National Park Whare-Kea lodge is a commercial venture. The East Matukituki opens up ...   More ▶︎

With the exception of some hunters who access the valley from the Lake Wanaka end, this valley seems rarely visited. It does provide an alternative to Rabbit Pass for a route from the Wilkin valley to the East Matukituki.   More ▶︎