Mount Aspiring Course and Ascent
Learn the climbing skills with a stunning peak as a reward!Mount Aspiring Course and Ascent
Mount Aspiring/Tititea is the most southern 3000m peak of the Southern Alps. Located in the heart of the Mount Aspiring National Park, surrounded by the Bonar, the Therma and the Voltas Glaciers, this striking pyramidal shape summit rises to a majestic height of 3033m. Often reffered to as the “Matterhorn of the South“.
A Mount Aspiring Course and Ascent Program allows the beginner or intermediate climber to build the skills to attempt this stunning 3000m peak, as well as building experience for futur climbs.
Our experienced and passionate mountain guides will teach you all the skills, tricks and tips, from rock climbing to alpine scrambling and full on cramponing, that makes alpinism a piece of cake.
Climbing difficulty
The North West Ridge of Mt Aspiring is considered to be an “intermediate climb”
It required good mountain fitness, previous mountaineering and climbing/scrambling experience.
The technical grade of Mt Aspiring NW Ridge is NZ 2 // equivalent to European PD+
PROGRAM / SYLLABUS
We start our Mount Aspiring Course and Ascent with 1 or 2 rock-climbing days, out of the Wanaka Craggs. a perfect location to develop the skills to evolve in steep group with the use of ropes.
The next step bring us to the Remarkables Mountain Range above Queenstown where we will put in practice the rock-climbing skills just learnt on a stunning alpine adventure, the day trip ascent of Single Cone. via easier the NE Ridge or the Grand Travsere, according to your climibng level.
And finally we will head to Mount Aspiring National Park to base ourself for the rest of the trip at the foot of Mt Aspiring, in Colin Todd Hut.
From there we will experience the use of crampons and climb in an high alpine environement, prior attempting Mountt Aspiring itselft via its North West Ridge.
CLIMBING ROUTE DESCRIPTION
The North West ridge of Mount Aspiring route has an elevation of 1200m from Colin Todd hut.
First, we climb on the steep Iso Glacier on the North side of the Shipowner Ridge until we access the top part of the Therma Glacier which leads us to the start of the Norht West Ridge.
We follow the ridge from there on, at first technical, with lots of small steep climbs and scrtambling parts, then gradualy easying off, until the last steep 150m summit ice cap of Mount Aspiring.
The descent follows the same route down.
Not sure if this course is right for you?
We have help plenty of climbers and skiers to achieve their dreams, we can help you making yours come true.
Just reach out to us and will discuss together wether you are up for this trip or you will need to build more experience, we will help you to create a custum journey to achieve your goal.
Trip Info
LOCATION
Wanaka | Remarkables | NW Ridge Mount Aspiring
DATES
October to April
DURATION
6 or 7 day trip
CLIMBING DIFFICULTY
Beginner to Intermediate
GUIDE TO CLIENT RATIO / GROUP SIZE
1 Guide for 2 people max
Private Group Only
PRICE
From NZ$4,450/pers
Itinerary
Day 1. Rock-Climbing skills at Wanaka Craggs – Day trip
Day 2. Alpine Rock Ascent of the NE Ridge of Single Cone or the Remarkables Grand Traverse – Day Trip
Day 3. Approach to Colin Todd hut via Bevan Col – 10/12hrs walk // Helicopter access to Bevan Col is also an option at extra cost. Or approach to French Ridge Hut – 6hrs walk.
Day 4. Climb of the Rollin Pin Traverse from Colin Todd Hut – 6/8hrs. Or Climb from French Ridge hut to Colin Todd hut via the Quaterdeck and the Bonar glacier, option to climb Mt French along the way – 6/8hrs.
Day 5. Ascent of Mt Aspiring via the North West Ridge – 8 to 10hrs climb return to Colin Todd Hut
Day 6. Walk out to the carpark via Bevan Col – 9 to 11hrs walk.
Day 1. Rock-Climbing skills at Wanaka Craggs – Day trip
Day 2. Rock-Climbing skills at Wanaka Craggs – Day trip // Or weather Contengency day
Day 3. Alpine Rock Ascent of the NE Ridge of Single Cone or the Remarkables Grand Traverse – Day Trip
Day 4. Approach to Colin Todd hut via Bevan Col – 10/12hrs walk // Helicopter access to Bevan Col is also an option at extra cost. Or approach to French Ridge Hut – 6hrs walk.
Day 5. Climb of the Rollin Pin Traverse from Colin Todd Hut – 6/8hrs. Or Climb from French Ridge hut to Colin Todd hut via the Quaterdeck and the Bonar glacier, option to climb Mt French along the way – 6/8hrs.
Day 6. Ascent of Mt Aspiring via the North West Ridge – 8 to 10hrs climb return to Colin Todd Hut
Day 7. Walk out to the carpark via Bevan Col – 9 to 11hrs walk.
Dates & Pricing
PRICE - 6 DAY TRIP
| 1 pers. | NZ$7,690 |
| 2 pers. | NZ$4,490/pers. |
PRICE - 7 DAY TRIP
| 1 pers. | NZ$8,950 |
| 2 pers. | NZ$5,450/pers. |
DATES
October to April – Flexible dates
EXTRA WEATHER DAY
NZ$650/group
TRIP INCLUSION
- IFMGA/NZMGA Mountain Guide
- Apine hut fees
- trip meals + snacks
- Ground transport from Wanaka
- Technical climbing gear
- GST
TRIP EXCLUSIONS
- Helicopter flights if option selected
- Personal equipment
- Appropriate climbing clothes
- Transport to Wanaka
- Personal Insurance
- Cancellation Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Extra Weather Day, What this is?
It’s a NON-GUIDED day, to add-on at the begining and/or the end of your trip at the time of booking, to guaranty the availiability of the guide, in the event of bad weather and the trip’s dates have to be shiftted slightly. The price is per group and per day and does not include accomodation or meals.
What If the weather is bad for my trip ?
The Southern Alps in New Zealand is a worldwide desired climbing and skiing destination due to its remoteness and wilderness beauty. Windows of nice settled weather between fronts are oftern in place. But as for all mountain ranges in the world, the Southern Alps also has challenging weather. After all, it’s a long, high mountain range located on a tiny island surounded by the Tasman Sea and the Southern Pacific Ocean…
Summit Explorers Mountain Guides are well experienced in judging the weather and conditions to provide you the best possible trip. They will go above and beyond to make the trip happen. But sometimes, it’s out of our control, so if the weather remains terrible and prevents the trip from happenning as originally planned, you will be offered a different location and/or climb. There will be no refund for bad weather and conditions. However, depending of the agreement and avaibility of the guide, an arrangment could be discussed to postpone the trip at a different date.
Should I get a trip insurance
We strongly advice that all clients purchase travel and cancellation insurance that specifically covers cancellation due to injury or illness as well as weather cancellation. This is highly recommended for all trips with Summit Explorers due to the nature of the trips we provide. We have a relationship with the provider Global Rescue which has an option which includes a “Cancel for any Reason” policy. Rescue and Extraction is covered by ACC in New Zealand, however ACC does not cover for any trip cancellation. Insurance policy costs will vary based on age, duration of trip and coverage selected. . You can learn more and get a free quote here: Global Rescue by Summit Explorers
How do I get to Wanaka
Queenstown airport is the closest to Wanaka. There are regular shuttles which service Wanaka.
For shuttle and taxi information:
Summit explorers Terms and Conditions
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Why Choose Summit Explorers
YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL GUIDING EXPERIENCE
Our Company and our incredible team of mountain guides are passionate, talented climbers and skiers who have a extremely valuable guiding experience in the New Zeland mountains and Internationally.
SAFETY FOCUSED
Our number one priority is insuring that every body that join us on a trip, will enjoy a safe one! Certified Mountain Guides are trained to perform at the highest international standards of skills and safety.
GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND
Adaptative to your needs and dreams, always on the search to make your mountain journey a memorable one, that’s what we do and how we guide.
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