Yesterday was a total bluebird day in the Mackenzie Region. ☀️🏔️🚁
Enjoy 90 seconds of pure alpine magic flying around Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and the stunning Cass Valley.
Turn the sound up and enjoy the ride.
#Aoraki #MountCook #NZMustDo #MackenzieRegion #HelicopterFlight
Epic spring conditions up the Cass!! With 25cm on the river bed, there are fresh tracks to be had up high! Huts still available in October. Book online now at www.glenmorestation.co.nz NB. From 15th October heli access only due to lambing.
Big thanks to Alex for sharing these awesome shots from our recent ski touring trip in the Cass Valley 🙌
❄️ Fresh snow, big smiles and incredible scenery made for a memorable few days exploring one of our favourite backcountry playgrounds.
Ready to make your own tracks? ⛷️🏔️
📸 A. Warnaar
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Last week was one for the books in the Cass Valley 🙌
⛷️🏂 From powder laps and corn harvesting out of Lady Emily Hut to big lines around Falcon’s Nest, with the obligatory pilgrimage to the “Bad Decision” (aka Whisky Hut 🥃) — this trip had it all. Even the keas were in on the game.
Perfect weather, amazing terrain, and an even better crew. We managed to sneak in the adventure before the storm rolled in — nothing like escaping just as the mountains turn wild again.
Good snow, good whisky, great company. That’s the Cass Valley way.
📸 @simon.c.cox
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2026 Cass Valley Hut Bookings Update🎿
Wow, you've all been amazing getting in early for next season! Unfortunately, our booking system had a glitch and allowed more beds to be booked than were available.
We're really sorry, but to make sure everything is fair, we are refunding all bookings made today and will start again! We will re-open for bookings next Tuesday, 19th August at 10am.
Apologies to those who booked, we will email you. Thank you for your understanding.
Vintage 2025 Cass Valley is delivering the white powdery goods. Doesn’t get much better, photos from the latest Falcons Nest adventure. #cassvalleyskitouring
⛷️🏂 Ready to escape the crowds and ski tour in the real backcountry? ❄️🏔️
The Cass Valley delivers — no lift queues, no crowds, just wild mountains, fresh tracks and private heated huts: Lady Emily, Falcon’s Nest, or O’Leary’s.
🚁 Walk in, or fly in — the adventure starts with 4WD up the Cass Valley.
Guided by experienced local IFMGA & NZMGA ski guides, we take care of the logistics so you can focus on the turns.
🛖 Option: tour from hut to hut on the Cass Valley Haute Route.
🚨 Trips are filling fast — book your spot now for an unforgettable backcountry ski holiday!
✅ 2-4 Aug: O’Leary’s — 4 spaces remaining
🚫 16-20 Aug: Lady Emily — FULL
✅ 20-23 Aug: O’Leary’s — 4 spaces remaining
🚫 24-28 Aug: Lady Emily — FULL
🚫 24-28 Aug: Falcon’s Nest — FULL
✅ 2-4 Sep: Falcon’s Nest — 4 spaces remaining
✅ 13-15 Sep: O’Leary’s Hut — 4 spaces remaining
✅ 15-19 Sep: Cass Valley Haute Route — 6 spaces
🚫 29 Sep - 2 Oct: Lady Emily — FULL
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