SUMMIT EXPLORERS
Summit Explorers is a family run Mountain Guide & Ski Guide Company based in Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand.
We are offering mountaineering trips and courses, peak ascents trips, ski-touring and ski-mountaineering trips, steep-skiing trips, rock-climbing instructions and courses, multi-pitch rock-climbing trips, ice-climbing and mixed-climbing trip in the Southern Alps, New Zealand.
Why Choosing Us
We are specialised in providing customised trips to fulfill any climbing or skiing desire according to the skills and abilities of our clients and we are focused on building a strong guide/client relationship!
With our extensive knowledge, decades of experience and our high safety approach, we are devoted to guiding you through your climbing or skiing journey, regardless of your experience, skills or abilities.
The Southern Alps are a vast mountain range stretching along the South Island, providing a unique playground for the climber and skier who are seeking amazing adventures. There are plenty of peaks to climb and snow lines to ski… we are only limited by our imagination.
The Playground
The Southern Alps are a vast mountain range stretching along the South Island, providing a unique playground for the climber and skier who are seeking amazing adventures. There are plenty of peaks to climb and snow lines to ski… we are only limited by our imagination.
MEET THE TEAM

THOMAS VIALLETET
Owner | IFMGA Mountain & Ski Guide
Thomas grew up in the French Alps where he has been climbing, skiing and exploring mountains for over two decades. He has a Diploma in Sport Management and Photography.
His quest for mountain adventures brought him to New Zealand and he immediately fell in love with the wilderness of this country…
He was a climbing instructor before becoming a full IFMGA Mountain & Ski Guide. One of his most favorite places for skiing is the Freeride Mecca of La Grave where he spent almost a decade ski-guiding every winter. He was also part of the French National Young Alpinism Team between 2009 and 2012.
Sharing his passion is now becoming Thomas’s guiding legacy.

DANIELLE VIALLETET
Owner | Sales & Manager
Danielle is a kiwi beach baby who couldn’t resist the call of the Mountains. She has been climbing and travelling around the world for more than 20 years.
Danielle has a Diploma in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and she also has excellent communication skills with her clientele.
Now a mother of two lovely children, she is a strong support for her husband, Thomas, and in office based operations.

JANINA KUZMA
NZMGA Assistant Ski Guide
Janina’s smile and enthusiasm will make your day at anytime! Wait to experience her endless motivation for skiing and searching awesome ski lines… far beyond your expectations!
Janina is former olympic freestyle skier, and freeride competitor. You’ll be sure to be in safe hands and have heaps of fun with her!

STEVE MOFFAT
IFMGA Mountain & Ski Guide
Steve’s professionalism, experience and endless energy will make you feel safe and alive outthere for sure!.
He’s always keen for some more nice ski turns, great icy climbs and of course long and pumpy rock-climbs!
It’s a real pleasure to share any adventures with him!
Thomas was exceptional and definitely the best guide I have had the pleasure of travelling with in over 10 years of trekking and mountaineering internationally.
His balance of professional instruction and friendly banter made every part of our trip a memorable experience.
I was particularly impressed with his ability and local knowledge to modify our itinerary due to unfavourable weather conditions and still provide an opportunity to achieve our objectives, create amazing climbs and provide value.
Thomas was an amazing guide! He pushed me, both mentally and physically, which was amazing and was constantly informing us what was happening and why he made the decisions that he made. And he was easy to be with and talk to, which is super important when you are going to be around a person for a whole week.
And finally, I trusted him, he made me, and I hope the others as well, to feel safe and I trusted that he made the best decisions based on the conditions that we were in.
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WHAT WE OFFER

MOUNTAINEERING

SKI

CLIMBING
