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» Despite a run of unstable weather through November and December we've had several successful ascents of Mt Cook, Sefton, Lendenfeld, Dixon, & Elie. Prime climbing conditions look set to continue through February-March.

» Peter Aimer recently reached the summit of Mount Sefton at age 75, while 68-year-old Graeme Donovan climbed Lendenfeld Peak. Read the article

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Alpine Recreation Canterbury Ltd was founded in 1981 by UIAGM-qualified Gottlieb Braun-Elwert, who pioneered the Symphony on Skis route, the Jubilee Fitzgerald-Copland Pass route, and achieved many notable climbing feats, including a winter ascent of Cerro Fitzroy, ascents of all New Zealand's 3000m peaks in one winter and ski traverses of the Patagonian Icecap and Alaska's Denali. One of Gottlieb's most rewarding guided ascents was with double-amputee Phil Doole on Aoraki Mount Cook. His safety research into short-roping and snow anchors continues to influence current climbing practices.