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Hunting the Three Passes | Route Guide, Hunting, Solo Adventure, Tahr, Deer and Chamois!

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South Island Rifle Walkers

South Island Rifle Walkers

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The three passes is a multi day hike through New Zealand's Southern Alps. The track takes you through three alpine passes to navigate through the mountain range from coast to coast.
In this video I guide you through the route whilst exploring the area myself. Watch along as I hunt my way through this epic mountainous terrain to meet a friend on his coast to coast packrafting adventure.

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@ryancampbell9803
@ryancampbell9803 Жыл бұрын
Mean. You guys definitely know how to have adventures. Cheers for putting together all these amazing videos
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, glad you're enjoying them!
@greghart6310
@greghart6310 2 жыл бұрын
Halfway through watching - looks like an epically awesome trip! When you first clipped the Thar I thought "Cracker shot, dropped on the spot!" Then blow me, the tough old boy gets up again! Bitter sweet that they need to be controlled but for the best, especially as that old guy probably wasn't leading the happiest life, wandering around half blind, alone and miles and miles from any like company - so good job for taking him.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised when he got up as well! Probably wasn't going far but thought it'd be best to put another one in him. He wasn't in great nick, not sure if he would've lasted the winter!
@stephenking4170
@stephenking4170 8 ай бұрын
Good on you for bowling the Thar. You did the right thing
@stephenking4170
@stephenking4170 8 ай бұрын
Super shot of South Island Edelweiss at 21.55 growing on a rock face.
@julieharris8562
@julieharris8562 2 жыл бұрын
Well done, did this tramp over 40 yrs ago, brings back memories👍👍👍
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine Cronin glacier was a bit bigger back then!
@stephenking4170
@stephenking4170 8 ай бұрын
Beauty big round fleshy leaves of the Mt Cook Buttercup at 22.13. This is one of the biggest buttercup species on earth.
@nfislander
@nfislander 2 жыл бұрын
Another epic mish!!! Man you guys are so good at putting your stories together with all supported imagery and humour to keep things light as you share your heart felt connection with these amazing places and take animals in a conscious, respectful and sustainably minded manner to eat and fuel your adventures… absolutely epic stuff boys! I hope that your channel keeps growing and gives you the opportunity to keep sharing your adventures as well as hopefully enabling you all to get out there more often 🙌🤙
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Mate that's got to be one of the nicest comments we've had. Thanks so much for the support, it's awesome to get such nice feedback from our vids. Hopefully we can get out there filming more 🍻
@stephenking4170
@stephenking4170 8 ай бұрын
At 9.25 there's the South Island Edelweiss. A close up of this wuld be great to show off next time you encounter them. There are lots around Arthurs Pass and it's a pretty iconic allpine species to froth over. Also Mt Cook Buttercup is there.
@michellepatterson5487
@michellepatterson5487 Жыл бұрын
Stunning
@roberttoth9962
@roberttoth9962 2 жыл бұрын
I ran into you guys December last year at Casey Hut up the Poulter Valley! You guys turned up at midnight preparing to go up to Ranger Biv! I still remember the broccoli, onion, steak etc. you guys starting cooking for a midnight feast. Me and my English mate were staying the night at Casey Hut after coming back from Lake Minchin having caught a trout for lunch! I remember being inspired by you guys and would tell people about "Mitch and Mitchell". A Mate of mine told me you guys have a youtube show! Great videos! Keep up the awesome adventures! Might run into you guys again at midnight at some other hut in the future!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Gidday Rob, we remember you! Sorry for waking you up so late hahah... We went past Lake minchin on a different trip earlier this year whilst filming another vid. Brought along a rod after hearing how easy it was for you...didn't manage a bite hahah
@roberttoth9962
@roberttoth9962 2 жыл бұрын
@@southislandriflewalkers5545 Glad to hear you guys still remember us! I was still awake when you guys turned up, but I've passed on the apology to my English mate and he has humbly accepted haha. He was most impressed with you guys and will send a great report to Her Majesty about your exploits. He looks forward to perhaps your skill and expertise becoming helpful on a future mission lol. Sorry to hear you didn't have luck with a trout at Lake Minchin. I've been their 4 times and their was once I didn't get a bite, the other 3 times was great success fishing. Check out John Spragg KZfaq channel, he has been going up fishing to Lake Minchin for years. These days he uses an electric mountain bike to make quick headway up the poulter valley.
@manuelwebe
@manuelwebe 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely epic. Breathtaking landscapes for sure. Hope he will be filming the second part. Thanks for sharing!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate! He sure did, we're just putting the finishing touches on the video now 👌 should be out in a couple weeks
@isaacfilmsnz1
@isaacfilmsnz1 2 жыл бұрын
Epic bro hunted harman a bunch if times myself seeing that tahr was a massive surprise shot my first chamois buck up there in 2014 10.5" epic vid lads
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him! Epic!
@Jay-zm3bx
@Jay-zm3bx 2 жыл бұрын
Well that is the bestest coolest bros adventure I have seen in the South Island so far. Absolutely stunning scenery and quality footage thank you.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Raddys mish will be up tomorrow 🤙
@gigeorge03
@gigeorge03 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome...making lifelong memories with lifelong mates... onya boys!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Too right mate, what it's all about!
@johnsm100
@johnsm100 2 жыл бұрын
A wonderful trip, beautifully filmed, many thanks for taking us along to share your adventure 🙂
@waikarimoana
@waikarimoana 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome trip, great country and awesome footage mate, thumbs up for great video,, Tony.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tony! Always appreciate your support 🙏
@xanderwijninckx858
@xanderwijninckx858 2 жыл бұрын
The logistics of filming yourself hunting are enough of a pain in the ass, but to do it while sending some proper vert is next level stuff. Awesome video, makes me want to get back out there!! FYI the alternate route up the Styx to harman hut isn't too bad, but the info on the doc page is pretty crap ;) If you ever get back up in the browning pass area you should think about going on up the Taipo so you can enjoy the hot pools :) but I'm sure you know your backcountry spots better than I do!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Good to know, will be a few trips into the surrounding area I'm sure
@stevowilliams1841
@stevowilliams1841 2 жыл бұрын
Bloody ripper video boyz! Lake browing Wow!! Epic blue ! And the old Bull was a real Warrior! Look forward to ya next vid. Top Stuff. 10/10.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, it's one hell of a spot!
@keithluke4661
@keithluke4661 2 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful sight. I could look at that all day and every day. great video lad. Take care when you're out there
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
@garyrapley9984
@garyrapley9984 2 жыл бұрын
That scenery!!!
@freedomralley6624
@freedomralley6624 2 жыл бұрын
Well done boys. Brings back memories
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, glad we could bring you along 👍
@mowerman60
@mowerman60 2 жыл бұрын
Oh,by the way,great vid. My knees are shot to pieces from Rugby,Motocross,Farming and Alpine hunting,so won't get to follow your footprints anymore. Great to watch and your enthusiasm is bloody infectious,cheers.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Glad we can bring you along for the ride then mate! I'd say our knees might be the death of us down the line...
@philipevans4219
@philipevans4219 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dudes, ive hunted and hiked the 3 passes so many times, i walk it on my birthday most years. awesomes place.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
I can see why you kept going back, it's a pretty awesome walk!
@motboyzie2982
@motboyzie2982 2 жыл бұрын
Wicked vid boys !!! I love the greeting when you two meet above lake browning. The essence of good mates !!!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! It was bloody good to see a friendly face after a few tough days!
@zacross1796
@zacross1796 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video team. Seeing all the beautiful alpine country back down home makes me miss the south island even more. Cheers to you boys.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! We're pretty lucky down here 👌
@PS-Straya_M8
@PS-Straya_M8 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing mission & videography keep up the great work! 😁
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment!
@harrymax8072
@harrymax8072 2 жыл бұрын
Huuuuuge mission, awesome watch. Good stuff lads 🤘
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 🍻
@Full_Pack_Adventures
@Full_Pack_Adventures 2 жыл бұрын
Another outstanding clip boys , great edit and camera work . Awesome mission , keep up the good work
@Full_Pack_Adventures
@Full_Pack_Adventures 2 жыл бұрын
Forgot to ask boys , what's the drone you use ?
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, appreciate the comment. We run the DJI mini 2 👍
@TheWeekendMish
@TheWeekendMish 2 жыл бұрын
Unreal stuff fellas
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers boys!
@huttboynz4422
@huttboynz4422 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid chaps! I particularly like sitting next to a mountain stream and lying back and enjoying the rest and smells and sounds that go with been in the back country. I love my hunting but you have got to enjoy been out the back blocks just yourself and your thoughts, nothing comes close in my opinion.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Too right mate, it's a simpler life out there!
@g0jsm
@g0jsm 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic adventure great camera work and expert editing. Always a joy to watch your videos
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you're enjoying the vids!
@Jim_Lewis_Venni_Vendetta
@Jim_Lewis_Venni_Vendetta 2 жыл бұрын
Gets better every episode, well done!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
@TheBighorn1
@TheBighorn1 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, what an adventure. Inspires me to get my fitness up needed for a trip like that. We'll done again
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rob!
@clarkeboyshunting
@clarkeboyshunting 2 жыл бұрын
Wicked vid lads. Love the scenery. Just makes me wanna get back out there now!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers boys! Bloody oath get out there!
@bobbroadhurst1648
@bobbroadhurst1648 2 жыл бұрын
Wicked solo adventures, awesome watch once again No Brocolli this time lol I think that is one of ya magic ingredients, i'm getting so used to seeing in your tasty culinary masterpieces
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bob! Haha we definitely missed it as well! The old 4 ingredient stir fry goes hard 😂
@dmc7568
@dmc7568 2 жыл бұрын
Great trip guys such beautiful country I've done the 3 passes down to Hokatika 3 times now. Never again it is a tough trip from start to finish well done, fantastic to see your drone footage, took me straight there thanks
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Good effort! It's a pretty epic place, I can see why you went back so many times
@stevelewis2444
@stevelewis2444 2 жыл бұрын
Hey boys just found your channel, great content keep up the good work, good to see young fellas out there getting amongst it
@brentigo
@brentigo 2 жыл бұрын
WOW that looked Epic. Well done lads. Looking forward to Raddys video.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! We're fizzing to share raddys trip, it covers some incredible country
@brentigo
@brentigo 2 жыл бұрын
@@southislandriflewalkers5545 We don't know how lucky we are to live here.
@aramrk
@aramrk 2 жыл бұрын
Great work guys. Top notch footage and production quality.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the comment mate 🍻
@1mnicholson
@1mnicholson 2 жыл бұрын
Great watch as always. Grouse country. Cheers!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
🍻🍻
@cernunnoskali
@cernunnoskali 2 жыл бұрын
The Three passes tramp is such a good trip. I've been meaning to do it again, maybe this summer. Ta for the vid
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
It's such a cool place! You should, I'm sure you won't regret it!
@tleej26
@tleej26 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome watch, the drone footage is incredible.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it!
@danielbaker4989
@danielbaker4989 2 жыл бұрын
You boys are doing a lot for NZ tourism! I’m definitely coming over for a look.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
You won't regret it!
@tomscaddz4799
@tomscaddz4799 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome mission boys...your a bloody machine raddy..good shit bro
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
He's an absolute pack horse
@John-py8hn
@John-py8hn 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Lads and appreciate the story you tell along the way.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 🍻
@matthewobrien8318
@matthewobrien8318 2 жыл бұрын
Wow looked like an awesome adventure, good work shooting that stray bull, we all have to do our bit 👍
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Too right mate, I think I did the bull a favor as well the poor bugger!
@heerkrupp64
@heerkrupp64 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, unique place to spend some time.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, such a cool route
@southislandhuntingnz5529
@southislandhuntingnz5529 2 жыл бұрын
Wicked video Mitch love you content 🙌
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@kiwifarmer_003
@kiwifarmer_003 2 жыл бұрын
Farout!!! what an epiiiiic mission! would love to goto lake browning
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty cool place!
@huntinginaust.6463
@huntinginaust.6463 2 жыл бұрын
Bloody wicked footage 🤟🏻
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
🍻
@stevereinecke8972
@stevereinecke8972 2 жыл бұрын
sensational content! well done fellas, keep 'em coming!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate!
@jhann990
@jhann990 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@shaunkirton6264
@shaunkirton6264 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content team, 5 stars!
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 🍻
@HoriandRangisAdventures
@HoriandRangisAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Great video's guys keep them coming, Just subscribed :)
@sandcontour
@sandcontour 2 жыл бұрын
Coast to coast! Epic alright.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Raddy took it very literally hahah
@callumjohnson8417
@callumjohnson8417 2 жыл бұрын
Fark you a bloody good shot
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Might want to hold on to that comment, I'll prove you wrong in a couple videos time 😂
@callumjohnson8417
@callumjohnson8417 2 жыл бұрын
@@southislandriflewalkers5545 well see
@nzmarkm
@nzmarkm 2 жыл бұрын
EPIC!!!!!!
@khanjones5749
@khanjones5749 2 жыл бұрын
Great video on the Todo list looks like a nice walk, ne footage from the rest of Raddys trip? I live in hoki and have been all round up there but that sounded like a epic mission,... Keep it up guys👌
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
There sure is, we're just finishing the video now! Should be up next week sometime 👍
@EastcoastHunters
@EastcoastHunters 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that one whanau, tu meke alright
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers fellas!
@geoffreycollis7041
@geoffreycollis7041 2 жыл бұрын
these Thar were released in that area around 2009 from the coast side DOC let Judes bulls go to help cull them out he was probably one of their survivors wouldn`t say to much about it in a Coast pub 😂
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I've heard of judas goats being used in control methods but didn't know they tried it with tahr! Cheers for the tip hahaha
@philipevans4219
@philipevans4219 2 жыл бұрын
Whitcombe valley next, so recommend
@stephenking4170
@stephenking4170 8 ай бұрын
South Island Edelweiss flowers at 12.33 at the base of the tripod leg. The Swiss would be jealous of our NZ Edelweiss. Our 2 species are more handsome than their national flower, Swiss Edelweiss.
@ARTABLACKATL
@ARTABLACKATL Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@brentsmithchch
@brentsmithchch 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the Video. I have been to most of those places and it bought back great memories - especially on a shitty winters day here in Christchurch. What drone did you use? - and how did you recharge the batteries for that and the go pro? - was it just from the solar panel I saw at one stage? - I wonder what you pack weighed??
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Brent, glad we could bring you along! The drone is a Mavic mini 2, we carry spare batteries and power banks to keep them all charged! Depends on how long we're going for but the filming gear has definitely made them a bit heavier!
@philipevans4219
@philipevans4219 2 жыл бұрын
i have so many stories
@tomhope3853
@tomhope3853 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual bro!! yo btw what rifle are you using in the video?
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! Its a sako .308, A7 series
@benpepper4392
@benpepper4392 2 жыл бұрын
💪💪
@mowerman60
@mowerman60 2 жыл бұрын
That bull Tahr looked a bit crook to me
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he wasn't in a good way, you can see how frail he was in the clip of him walking up the scree!
@tonystewart7287
@tonystewart7287 2 жыл бұрын
Yes he did, I’d have put him out of misery too, wouldn’t have bothered with any meat.
@haroldgodwinson832
@haroldgodwinson832 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that the presence of the Tahr would have made DOC unhappy was all the reason you'd needed to leave it alone. DOC are not your friends. DOC will throw you and every other hunter under a bus at the first opportunity.
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Completely understand your point mate, and it's pretty well validated. But if the tahr culls have proven anything it's that they're in charge when push comes to shove. We're going to have to find a more collaborative way of managing our game species, the lake Sumner deer control operation is a fantastic example. Hunter led conservation that benefits everyone involved 👍
@paulwalsh2134
@paulwalsh2134 2 жыл бұрын
Just a small question do u boys ever miss?
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
Hahah I wish I could say we didn't 😂 you'll see one pretty soon if you keep following the channel
@paulwalsh2134
@paulwalsh2134 2 жыл бұрын
Only time I’ve ever seen ya miss was Mitch 1st attempt with the spear gun in your boys trip to Stewart island 😂
@NzWapHunter
@NzWapHunter 2 жыл бұрын
How do I sign up to patreon ??
@southislandriflewalkers5545
@southislandriflewalkers5545 2 жыл бұрын
We don't have one yet mate but appreciate the thought 🙏 if you want to support us we've got some merch that we get printed every couple of months 👌
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