Hiking Cascade Saddle Route | New Zealand

In January 2025, we hiked the Cascade Saddle Route a challenging overnight tramp in Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand. Starting in the West Matukituki Valley the track passes Mt Aspiring Hut before climbing to Cascade Saddle, with incredible views of the Dart Glacier, Mount Aspiring / Tititea, Mount Tyndall, and the Southern Alps. One of the most scenic alpine hikes on the South Island, if you're up for the steep 1400m climb! You can help me by subscribing and liking the video :) 📸 Behind-the-Scenes Photos:   / 17890460079170693   📷 Instagram:   / michaelbeckmann_   ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:39 To Aspiring Hut 01:51 Cascade Saddle Track 03:17 Top of Cascade Saddle Track 04:17 Dart Glacier 05:19 Camping on Cascade Saddle 07:49 View from Cascade Saddle into West-Matukituki Valley 08:31 Walking out the West-Matukituki Valley 10:07 Outro This is an ambient film without dialogue.