MOUNTAINEERING
Peaks Ascents | Mountaineering Courses | Technical ClimbsEvery single mountaineering adventure starts with a strong desire to climb a peak, a face, a buttress or a ridge…. Standing on top of a peak is a feeling hard to describe, but the journey to this summit is probably what mountaineering is about: planning, committing, sharing, pushing the limits, learning and laughing!
A great alpine adventure with Summit Explorers Mountain Guides!
Guided Peak Ascents
Guided peak ascents in New Zealand offer a remarkable opportunity for adventurers and climbers to scale the country’s iconic summits under the guidance of Summit Explorers experienced mountain guides. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Southern Alps, these ascents provide a truly immersive mountain experience.
The summit is the main purpose of the climb, and could be reached most of the time via the classic or normal route. From day trip and easy climb to remote peaks and way more technical ascents, the possibilites are endless in New Zealand for climber and mountaineers wanting to explore the wilderness of the South Island!
Other Interested Guided Ascents
Single Cone 2319m
Highest peak of the Remarkables Range.
Day trip | All Year | Beginner
Mt Tyndall 2496m
A perfect 1st summit with stunning views.
2/3 days trip | October to May | Beginner
Mt Barff 2245m
Stunning views of Mt Aspiring and the West Coast from this summit located on the Main Divide.
3 day trip | October to April | Intermediate
Mt Earnslaw 2819m
A great summit to up skill yourself!
3 days trip | October to May | Intermediate
Mt Brewster 2515m
Easy access summit on the edge of the West Coast. Outstanding views of the Tasman sea.
2/3 day trip | October to March | Advanced
The Footstool 2764m
A fast access to the Main Divide after a night at the iconic Sefton Bivi.
2 day trip | October to January | Advanced
Mt Tutoko 2723m
Highest peak of the Darrans mountain range located in Fiordland NP.
3/5 day trip | November to January | Expert
Private Instruction Courses
What better way to start mountaineering, improving your skills and gaining more confidence in the alpine terrain, than by learning with an expert!
Teaching, coaching, sharing are the roots of a mountain guide.
How to crampon properly, how to build snow & rock anchors, have a safe and smart way to use the rope according to the terrain, how to read the mountain… nothing will be a secret any more for you now!
Come along, bring a climbing partner or a group of friends and be ready to be back at school!
From November to April | Ratio Guide/Client 1:4 max | Up to 7 day trip.
Technical Climbs
This is one of those trips where probably the guide is way more excited than his client! It is also an adventure where a “rope team” takes place over a guide/client relationship… Think steep, exposed, straight lines, commitment, remoteness … and add snow, ice, rock in the same basket… you end up with some of the master pieces of mountaineering in New Zealand and probably in the World!
Some climbers have that as a life time dream, others climb them on a regular basis… one thing for sure it is as attractive as it is intimidating!
Here are a few suggested technical climbs throughout the Southern Alps…
All Year | Ratio Guide/Client 1:1 max | Advanced to Expert
South Face - Single Cone - 2319m
A great entry level mixed climbing route on the Summit of The Remarkables.
1/2 day trip | July to November | Advanced
North buttress of Sabre Peak
Master peice of climbing in the Darrans, Fiordland. Just a must do!
3/4 day trip | January to April | Expert
Balfour Face - Mount Tasman - 3497m
A steep South Face, a remote location, a snow and ice climb, all of that on the second highest peak of New Zealand… what we are waiting for??
4/5 Day Trip | July to November | Expert
South Face of Mt Aspiring - 3033m
A 700m face, master peace of mixed and ice-climbing…
3 day trip min | July to November | Advanced
Grand Traverse - Aoraki/Mt Cook 3724m
From the Hooker glacier to the Linda glacier via the lower, middle and high summit of Aoraki/Mt cook. What a line!
4 day min | November to January | Expert
Central Buttress - Sheila Face - Aoraki/ Mt Cook - 3724m
A direct line to the highest summit of New Zealand via one of its remote access route, the North Face, aka Sheila Face.
4 day trip min | November to January | Expert
East Face - Mt Walter - 2905m
A hidden gem, temple of ice climbing route located at the head of the Tasman Glacier, 1h approach from Tasman Saddle hut… just saying!
3 day trip min | July to November | Advanced/Expert
Central Gully - South Face of Douglas Peak - 3077m
Easy access from Pioneer Hut, this South Face line is a great way to enter the wolrd of cold, steep and icy mixed climbing!
3 Day Trip | July to December | Advanced
South Face - Mount Hicks - 3216m
Standing high at the head of the Hooker Valley, this face is one of the steeper of the Southern Alps.
3 Day Trip min | September to November | Expert
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