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title: 'Mt Earnslaw, Rees Valley, Cascade Saddle, Mt Tyndall'

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# Mt Earnslaw, Rees Valley, Cascade Saddle, Mt Tyndall

## Day 1 - Tue, 14.2.2023

- Drive to Muddy Creek carpark
- Climb up to [Esquilant Bivvy](https://shop.alpineclub.org.nz/product/esquilant-bivvy/) ~8h, ~1800m up
- Route: http://routeguides.co.nz/routes/2055

## Day 2 - Wed, 15.2.2023

- Climb Mt Earnslaw ~4h
- Descent via Hunter Creek South Branch back to Rees Valley to Shelter Rock Hut (Stefano back to car park) ~6h
- Route: http://routeguides.co.nz/routes/2217, http://routeguides.co.nz/routes/2050

## Day 3 - Thu, 16.2.2023

- Rees Saddle with Snowy Creek sidetrip
- Dart Hut

## Day 4 - Fri, 17.2.2023

- Dart Hut to Cascade Saddle
- Mt Tyndall (optional)
- Cascade Hut or back to Wanaka

## Day 5 - Sat, 18.2.2023

- Back to Wanaka

## Day 6 - Sun, 18.2.2023

- Bus to QT Airport 8am
- Flight back to Christchurch/Nelson (arrival 12:55)

## Gear

- Helmet
- Boots, backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Rain jacket
- Thin gloves, buff
- Spare: shirt, underwear, socks
- Sun protection
- Sun glasses
- Food, snacks, tea bags (optional)
- Swiss army knife, fork, spoon
- Backcountry Meal
- Water bottles
- PLB (optional)
- Poles (optional)
- Small ice axe (optional)
- Smart phone
- Photo camera (optional)

## Todo

- [ ] Buy ticket for Esquilant Bivvy
- [ ] Buy hut tickets for Shelter Rock Hut, Dart Hut
- [ ] Reserve Cascade Hut
- [ ] Book bus from Wanaka to QT