Crossing The Dangerous Southern Alps With 19th Century Climbing Gear | First Crossings | Wonder

Kevin & Jamie take on Whitcombe and Lauper’s deadly 1862 first crossing of the colossal Southern Alps, entering the mountains with only blankets, swags and basic nineteenth century climbing gear. Negotiating extreme terrain, and fighting treacherous weather conditions, to show you what happens when they take on one of the most challenging and dangerous landscapes in the world. Subscribe to WONDER to watch more documentaries: Go on a Kiwi adventure with Kevin Biggar and Jamie Fitzgerald as they tackle some of our toughest terrain on the planet and recreate some of the most infamous and deadly expeditions from history. Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Join our Wonderers Facebook group: https://www.