November-April by arrangement. Contact us.
3-7 days | 1-2 participants per guide | from NZ$1350
NZ$100 returning client discount available.
Prerequisites: exceptional level of fitness, previous mountaineering experience.
Current snow & ice conditions.
Want to discuss options?
Contact us. Ring free on 0800 006 096.
We recommend to settle guiding dates well in advance since peak season times are often booked up. Please allow extra time in case you are held up in the mountains due to weather.
If you do not have aspirations of climbing peaks unguided, then simply choose a guided ascent instead of a course. The focus of these ascents is on providing you a safe and exhilarating mountain experience on one of NZ's premier peaks, rather than the 'ground up' instruction of our courses. We will require you to submit a list of tramps and climbs over the last 5 years, plus details of your fitness training before we accept you for a pure ascent.
For our ascents programme we generally plan for a 6 or 7 day expedition and a guide:client ratio of 1:1. It needs to be recognised that with shorter ascents there is less time to allow for any unfavourable weather, although we will allow some flexiibility if guiding schedules allow. We use our more experienced guides for these ascents, so you need to book well in advance.
Additional Information on peaks:
Elie de Beaumont, Hochstetter Dome, Malte Brun, Minarets, Mt. D'Archiac, Mt. Green, Torres Peak
1 or 2 participants only per guide.
| Price per person in NZ$ (valid until 30 April 2014) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ$100 returning client discount, if you have been on an Alpine Recreation trip before. | |||
| Guide-client ratio | No. of days | Price | |
| Short Ascent Options For all of the ascents access is by foot or 4WD where possible. Flying is not an option. | |||
| The Footstool 2764m | 1:1 | 3 | 2330 |
| Nun's Veil | 1:2 | 3 | 1575 |
| Mt. Sibbald | 1:2 | 3 | 1575 |
| Mt. D'Archiac | 1:2 | 4 | 2025 |
| Mt. Hutton | 1:2 | 4 | 2025 |
| Mt. Barth 2456m | 1:2 | 4 | 2025 |
| Advanced Ascent Options Flights are not included in these prices. |
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| Mt. Tasman 3497m | 1:1 | 6 | 4600 |
| Mt. Aspiring 3027m | 1:1 | 6 | 4500 |
| Mt. Sefton 3151m | 1:1 | 7 | 5370 |
| Mt. Dixon 3004m | 1:1 | 5 | 3900 |
Please note that on public holidays there will be a surcharge of NZ $190 (incl. GST) per person per day for 1:1 climbs and NZ$95 (incl. GST) for 1:2 climbs.
New Zealand public holidays 2013: New Year 1/1 & 2/1, Waitangi Day 6/2, Good Friday 29/3, Easter Monday 1/4, Anzac Day 25/4, Labour Day 28/10, Christmas Day 25/12, Boxing Day 26/12.
New Zealand public holidays 2014: New Year 1/1 & 2/1, Waitangi Day 6/2, Good Friday 18/4, Easter Monday 21/4, Anzac Day 25/4, Labour Day 27/10, Christmas Day 25/12, Boxing Day 26/12.
Included: guide, hut accommodation, all food & surface transport ex Lake Tekapo, all climbing equipment including crampons, ice axe, helmet and boots, National Parks concession fees, 15% GST.
For travel to West Coast venues an additional NZ$300 for the vehicle applies, to be shared amongst participants.
Meals and accommodation before/after tour are NOT included.
» Advanced Ascents use public huts that cannot be booked, and in the case of smaller huts (eg. Colin Todd) a tent may need to be used in peak season.
» The huts work on a first come first served basis.
» Climbers must carry their own sleeping bags, personal gear and some of the group equipment, food, stove, fuel, and cooking utensils (all provided by us) to the hut.
» The shorter ascents listed in the above section all require the carrying of camping equipment and there is no flying access.
Why go with Alpine Recreation?
Read information about us and what sets us apart.
Equipment:
Alpine Recreation provides all mountaineering equipment, including boots. A detailed equipment list will be sent at time of booking. Outdoor clothing and packs can also be provided at no extra cost if necessary.
Accommodation pre-/post- tour:
As our equipment check takes place at 8am on the morning of departure, you need to book accommodation in Tekapo the night before. After the tour, it is recommended to overnight in Tekapo again, or in Mount Cook. Accommodation options in Tekapo.
Insurance:
In case of accident New Zealand's Accident Compensation scheme (ACC) will cover the majority of costs (about 80%) involved with evacuation and injury treatment, even for visitors to New Zealand. However you still need ordinary travel insurance to cover such things as your cancellation if an injury prevents you taking part on the trip, or a close relative suddenly becomes ill; and medical insurance in case you become ill. More information re Accident Compensation. The New Zealand Alpine Club provides a good mountaineering specific travel insurance.
How green are we?
Alpine Recreation reduces its carbon footprint and environmental impact through such things as:
- restricting group size
- using fuel efficient vehicles
- minimising use of vehicles and aircraft
- recycling, re-using, composting, avoiding "consumerism"
- minimal impact huts
- bulk buying of food supplies
- promoting conservation of native flora and fauna
- supporting community efforts to encourage appreciation of the natural environment
For details please refer to our Environmental Care Action.
Elie de Beaumont from the southeast.
(1 or 2 participants per guide.)
Elie de Beaumont (3109m) is technically easy and is best climbed from Kelman Hut or Tasman Saddle Hut at the head of the Taman Glacier either during a Ski Touring week or during an Intermediate Climbing Course. Late summer the route can be cut off by large crevasses on the lower Anna Glacier, left. Hence ascents of Elie de Beaumont should be planned for spring/early summer.
Hochstetter Dome from the southeast.
(1 to 3 participants per guide.)
Hochstetter Dome (2810m) is a popular beginners' mountain. It is best climbed from Kelman Hut or Tasman Saddle Hut at the head of the Tasman Glacier either during a Ski Touring week or during an Intermediate Climbing Course.
Mount Malte Brun from the east.
(1 participant per guide.)
Mount Malte Brun (3198m) is located on the eastern side of the Tasman Glacier. It enjoys more favorable weather conditions than the peaks on the Main Divide. Malte Brun provides some fine rock climbing and can be combined with good rock routes on Aigille Rouge, the peak to the south of Malte Brun. An ascent of Malte Brun involves several camps.
Minarets from the northeast.
(1 or 2 participants per guide.)
The Minarets (3040m) are technically easy and are best climbed from Centennial Hut at the head of the Franz Josef Glacier either during a Ski Touring week or during an Intermediate Climbing Course.
Mount D'Archiac from the southwest.
(1 participant per guide.)
Mount D'Archiac (2875m) is a remote peak at the head of the Godley Valley of the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. It is climbed from the Godley Hut or from a bivouac higher on the mountain.
Mount Green from the east.
(1 or 2 participants per guide.)
Mount Green (2847m) is a popular Main Divide peak best climbed from Kelman Hut or Tasman Saddle Hut at the head of the Tasman Glacier either during a Ski Touring week or during an Intermediate Climbing Course.
Torres Peak from the south.
(1 participant per guide.)
Torres Peak (3180m) is positioned to the north-west of Mount Tasman. A traverse of both peaks is regarded as one of New Zealand's premiere climbs. Climbed from Pioneer Hut.
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