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Looking back along the route towards Barron Saddle
Sealy Range Ski Traverse
Looking back along the route towards Barron Saddle
The Sealy Range provides great views of the Main Divide peaks
Aoraki Mount Cook
The Sealy Range provides great views of the Main Divide peaks
Skinning up the Williams Glacier, Welchman and Bannie Glaciers in the background
Remote & untracked
Skinning up the Williams Glacier, Welchman and Bannie Glaciers in the background
A ski tourer returning to Barron Saddle Hut
Barron Saddle Hut
A ski tourer returning to the hut after a great day out
Mueller Hut Aoraki sunset
Mueller Hut
A nice spot to watch the sunset on Aoraki

Ski Mountaineering - Sealy Range Traverse

A high level ski mountaineering traverse with stunning views and steep terrain

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks. While the northern end of the range is popular during the summer months, Barron Saddle is not often frequented by ski tourers and provides a remote mountain experience, while only being a short flight from the airport. The mountain range is just east of the main Southern Alps and provides stunning views of Aoraki Mount Cook, Mount Sefton and many more of New Zealand's 3000m peaks.

 

Scheduled dates


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Sealy Range Ski Traverse dates are scheduled on a case by case basis - please contact us with the dates you would like. Before you book please check hut and guide availability with us. We recommend that you settle guiding dates well in advance as guide availability during peak season is limited. Please allow extra time in case you are held up in the mountains due to weather.

Equipment


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PROVIDED

Alpine Recreation provides alpine touring skis, poles, skins, ski crampons, avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes. Mountaineering equipment including boot crampons, ice axe, harness and helmet are also provided. Ski tourers need to bring their own alpine ski touring boots. Snow boarders will need to bring their own split-board setup, including split-board skins and crampons. Outdoor clothing and packs can also be provided at no extra cost if necessary.

All of your equipment will be checked during the gear check at our office at the start of your trip. Any equipment you need to borrow from us will be issued by your guide.

Ski Mountaineering - Sealy Range Traverse Clothing & Equipment list