{"id":4166,"date":"2024-12-26T16:26:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T08:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meowtainpeople.com\/?p=4166"},"modified":"2024-12-26T16:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T08:33:39","slug":"barker-hut-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meowtainpeople.com\/zh\/barker-hut-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Barker Hut via Klondyke Corner & Carrington Hut Route | Epic!!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Barker Hut and the journey to reach it would be my most epic adventure in New Zealand if I have to choose one. Sitting on the top of a large bluff far from civilization, surrounded by gigantic ranges of mountains and a steep valley down the White River, getting to the epic Barker Hut is not an easy feat to achieve!<\/span><\/p>

This trip was done in late spring, during a short window of good weather between wet, cold days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Difficult Is Barker Hut Route?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For starters, it is categorized as \u201cExpert: Route\u201d, the highest difficulty level in New Zealand\u2019s six track categories. It is indeed a full-on route with some markers and minimal formed tracks. Plus, there will be A LOT of river crossings where there are no specified routes but ones you need to decide where to cross safely and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>

This is especially the case in the beginning (also the middle and ending sections; to be written in details in the post) of the route where you walk on the wide and long braided riverbed of Waimakariri, crossing the many split rivers that can be deep and fast-flowing at sections. One point I almost lost my footing and nearly got swapped away by the cold river.<\/span><\/p>

Furthermore, the Waimakariri river can rise and flood very fast and it is very dangerous to be caught in the middle of the vast riverbed area when that happens. So, it is very important to check the weather conditions and forecast before your trip. You should drop by at <\/span>Arthur\u2019s Pass National Park Visitor Centre<\/span><\/a> to check the water level situation with the DoC rangers and to get some tips or advice for your trip.<\/span><\/p>

Other than that, there are steep marked \/ mostly unmarked routes along the valley to Barker Hut with many rock falls \/ slips hazards. There\u2019s a dangerous impassable ravine to avoid by getting up the valley to traverse around it.<\/span><\/p>

Not to mention, you need to study the map, use a compass, have very good navigation and route-finding skills, and to know which directions to go. For parts of this journey, you could only refer to the landscape and general directions as a guide to your waypoints.<\/span><\/p>

Last but not least, there may be avalanche danger from May to November, and outside this period when there\u2019s snow coverage. The alpine environment around Barker Hut can be very cold anytime of the year, so taking warm clothing with you is essential all year round.<\/span><\/p>

Distance from Klondyke Corner trailhead to Barker Hut is 21.8km with 1,366m of elevation gains.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Barker Hut VS Carrington Hut & Anti Crow Hut Booking<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Unlike Carrington Hut and Anti Crow Hut that are Department of Conservation (DoC) huts that you\u2019ll pass by on the way to Barker Hut, Barker Hut is owned by Canterbury Mountaineering Club (CMC). The club members get to stay in Barker Hut for free, while non-members need to book and pay ($10 per night) in advance. You can make the <\/span>booking and payment for Barker Hut at the CMC website here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

On my trip, I hiked all the way to Barker Hut in one day, and all the way back out the second day, without staying at the other huts. However, I highly recommend making it a 3-4 day trip, staying in Carrington Hut on the first and last night. This gives you enough time to explore more around the area and without having to rush for your destination.<\/span><\/p>

For <\/span>Carrington Hut<\/span><\/a> (serviced 36 bunks hut) and <\/span>Anti Crow Hut<\/span><\/a> (standard 6 bunks hut), no booking is required (first come, first serve). You need to purchase a serviced hut ticket ($25) for Carrington Hut (per night), or a standard hut ticket ($10) for Anti Crow Hut (per night), beforehand and put it in the honesty box in the hut. The closest place to purchase the hut ticket is at the <\/span>Arthur\u2019s Pass National Park Visitor Centre<\/span><\/a> in Arthur\u2019s Pass Village. You can also buy the hut tickets from any other visitor centers or retailers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Barker Hut \/ Carrington Hut Trailhead Access<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are two options to start the hike to Barker Hut (as well as Carrington Hut).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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