Snow & Ice Conditions

Trekkers descending the Hooker Valley.

Ball Pass & Climbing Courses

Ball Pass & Climbing Courses: Our 2011-12 summer season has been going well with good conditions in the Ball Pass area. Most of the snow around Caroline Hut has now melted and crevasses are starting to open up on the Ball Glacier. We are accepting bookings through until the end of April and for the following 2012-13 season.

Check guide availability for Ball Pass.

Check guide availability for courses.

Climbers on the summit of Aoraki/Mt. Cook.

Ascents Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

Our 2011-12 climbing season began in November and we are currently accepting bookings for Advanced Climbing Courses and ascents which will run through until the end of March. Book early to secure your guide.

Check guide availability for Advanced Climbing Courses.

Enjoying fresh snow in the Two Thumb Range, June 2010

Ski Touring & Snowshoeing - Lake Tekapo High Country

We are currently accepting bookings for the coming July - September 2012 winter season.

Check out the live Tekapo web cam.

Check guide availability for ski touring and snowshoeing.

Ski run from Kelman Hut, Tasman Glacier

Alpine & Telemark Ski Touring - Glaciers

We are currently accepting bookings for the coming July - September 2012 winter season.

Check guide availability for ski touring.

Backcountry Avalanche Advisory.