Trying to get some sort of trip in Fiordland before the weather turned to custard, we drove quickly from Te Anau to the Darrans for a quick trip up to Gertrude saddle for dinner.
Canyoning pack goes Tramping in the Gertrude valleyAs we climbed through the lower valley, the clouds sifted further in and began to threaten a little. Ira was very impressed by the big scenery all around...
But maybe there is a canyon to be done... Above Black Lake, we met a few others on thier descent, who reported that the saddle was still clear enough to see Milford Sound. Soon we were sharing that view with Charlie Kea at one of the little rock biv's on the saddle. As the cloud began to close in, we brewed up and cooked dinner, relishing the great spot and Charlies company.
Chucky and Charlie play 'chicken'
Descending off the saddle as the clouds roll in
The final descent to Black Lake
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