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- 🏔️✨ Ball Pass Summit Trek Up to Caroline Hut with epic views of the towering Caroline Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook — the backdrop was unreal. 1

- 🏔️✨ Ball Pass Summit Trek Up to Caroline Hut with epic views of the towering Caroline Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook — the backdrop was unreal. 2

- 🏔️✨ Ball Pass Summit Trek Up to Caroline Hut with epic views of the towering Caroline Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook — the backdrop was unreal. 3

- 🏔️✨ Ball Pass Summit Trek Up to Caroline Hut with epic views of the towering Caroline Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook — the backdrop was unreal. 4

- 🏔️✨ Ball Pass Summit Trek Up to Caroline Hut with epic views of the towering Caroline Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook — the backdrop was unreal. 5

- 🏔️✨ Ball Pass Summit Trek Up to Caroline Hut with epic views of the towering Caroline Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook — the backdrop was unreal. 6

11 Jan 2026

🏔️✨ Ball Pass Summit Trek

Up to Caroline Hut with epic views of the towering Caroline Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook — the backdrop was unreal. 😍🔥

Explored along the beautiful Ball Ridge, soaking in sweeping alpine panoramas, then rounded it out with a scenic descent down the lower ridge. Every step was worth it. 🌄🥾

A fun crew and unforgettable days in the high mountains. 🏔️☺️

Keen to join us for the next Ball Pass Summit Trek? Check out the details on our website:
🔗 https://alpinerecreation.com/new-zealand-alpine-hikes-trekking-and-snowshoeing/new-zealand-alpine-treks-and-hikes/ball-pass-summit-trek

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