At Summit Explorers, we offer mountain expert led mountain skills courses to help you build the skills and confidence needed for safe and rewarding adventures in New Zealand’s alpine environments. Whether you’re new to the mountains or ready to take your experience to the next level, our courses are designed for every level of mountain enthusiast.

Mountaineering Courses

Master the fundamentals of alpine travel, glacier navigation, and rope techniques in the dramatic terrain of Mount Cook National Park, Westland Glaciers, Mount Aspiring National Park and the Southern Alps. Ideal for those aiming to discover mountaineering and/or upskill to New Zealand’s most iconic peaks.

Avalanche Skills Courses

Essential for anyone heading into winter terrain, these NZ Mountain Safety Cou cil accredeted courses teach avalanche awareness, snowpack analysis, and rescue techniques. Offered in Wanaka and Queenstown.

Backcountry Ski Courses

Planning to venture beyond the ski resort? Learn navigation, trip planning, and emergency preparedness for ski touring and ski mountaineering travel. Perfect for ski tourers exploring remote alpine areas, including glaciers travel.

Rock-Climbing Courses

Discover world-class climbing in Wanaka and Queenstown. Our rock courses cover everything from basic movement and belaying to lead climbing and anchor building.

Ice-Climbing Courses

Experience the thrill of vertical ice. Our winter ice courses in Queenstown and The Remarkables teach technique, tool use, and safe climbing practices.