From Louper Bivvy to Reischek Hut via Raikaia River
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Distance: 1.3 km (0.5 DOC hours) - Unmarked route, clear - Easy-moderate terrain
Altitude: 836m to 847m. Gain: 11m. Loss: 0m . Gradient: 0 deg (Flat)
Skills: Alpine weather (2/7) - Extreme rivers (5/6)
GPX info source: Drawn on map

This is a dangerous crossing of a major river. Water is likely to be milky with suspended glacial sediment so judging depth requires skill and experience. Do not attempt this unless you are experienced at major river crossings. If in doubt, do not cross.

Head directly from Louper Biv towards Reischek Hut across the shingle flats of the Raikaia. A large cairn marks the route. The river briefly braids into 5 channels (2006) at this point, and crossings are tough but reasonable in low-moderate river levels. Higher water levels apparently mean dropping 15k downriver to Erwhon Station to cross, if at all.

Last updated by: Madpom at 2015-08-21 02:05:31. Experienced: 2007-03-23
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