Aoraki / Mt Cook Ascent
Linda Glacier RouteAoraki / Mt Cook guided Ascent
The summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak, offers a breathtaking panorama of rugged beauty. Rising to 3,724 meters, it stands majestically amidst the Southern Alps. The summit is cloaked in snow and ice, offering a formidable climbing asent, although only for experienced climbers… its climb required a minimun of four days. From the top, the views stretch across the Tasman Glacier, surrounding peaks, and the vast expanse of the South Island, rewarding climbers with an unforgettable, awe-inspiring experience.
CLIMBING/ROUTE DESCRIPTION
The Linda Glacier route on Aorki/Mt Cook has an elevation of 1700m from Plateau hut. We start our ascent by crossing the Plateau glacier to step on the foot of the lower Linda Glacier. After few hours of glacier traveling we have a nice rest just below the Bowie Ridge. The climb from here starts to steepen as we cross the Linda Shelf to reach the foot of the Summit Rocks. A 300m vertical ice and mixte climb then follow, just right when the sun rises above the horizon, show garantee! The last 200m of ascent follow the Summit Ice Cap to the top. Well Done!
The descent follows the same route down.
Climbing difficulty
The Linda Glacier Route on Aoraki/Mt cook is considered to be an “advanced climb”
It required good mountain fitness, previous mountaineering and climbing/scrambling experience.
Previous experience on Ice-Climbing is hightly recomanded as the upper climb is of an inclinason of 60º to 80º and most of the time icy.
The technical grade of Aoraki/Mt Cook Linda Glacier Route is NZ 3 // equivalent to European D.
It’s a 1700m vertical climb from the Hut and a 15hrs+ climbing day.
Why Choose Summit Explorers ?
Years of guiding experience, safety focused, flexible and adaptative to your needs, fun, smiling…. Summit Explorers mountain guides are always going above and beyond for you to have the best trip and mountain experience!
Not sure if this climb 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.
Aoraki/Mt cook ascent
From NZ$ 5950
4 to 6 days
ROUTE
Linda Glacier
DATES
Mid October to end of December
CLIMBING DIFFICULTY
Advanced
CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO
1:1 client/guide
Itinerary
Day 1. Approach to Plateau Hut, via Cinerama Col ( 10/12hrs walk in ) or via Helicopter ( not included in the price ).
Day 2. Exploration of the lower Linda Glacier.
Day 3. Ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook via the Linda Glacier route – 15hrs + day
Day 4. Flying out ( not included in the price ) or walking out ( 8/10hrs walk out ).
Day 1. Approach to Plateau Hut, via Cinerama Col ( 10/12hrs walk in ) or via Helicopter ( not included in the price ).
Day 2. Training climb on Glacier Dome or Anzac Peak
Day 3. Exploration of the lower Linda Glacier.
Day 4. Ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook via the Linda Glacier route – 15hrs + day
Day 5. Flying out ( not included in the price ) or walking out ( 8/10hrs walk out ).
Day 1. Approach to Plateau Hut, via Cinerama Col ( 10/12hrs walk in ) or via Helicopter ( not included in the price ).
Day 2. Training climb on Glacier Peak or Anzac Peak
Day 3. Exploration of the lower Linda Glacier.
Day 4. Ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook via the Linda Glacier route – 15hrs + day
Day 5. Weather Contengency day or extra climbing day
Day 6. Flying out ( not included in the price ) or walking out ( 8/10hrs walk out ).
Dates & Pricing
DATES
Mid October to end of December
Flexible dates
4 DAY TRIP
NZ$ 5950
5 DAY TRIP
NZ$ 7450
6 DAY TRIP
NZ$ 8790
EXTRA WEATHER DAY
NZ$ 650
Which trip is right for me ?
4 DAY TRIP
If you are trail and mountain fit with previous climbing and mountaineering experience and want a “fast and light” climb, this is for you!
5 DAY TRIP
This option allows to have a longer journey to the mountains for climbing Aoraki/Mt Cook. We can fit in a training day on another peak surrounding our base for the trip, Plateau hut, prior our main climbing ojective, as well as being more flexible with the weather.
6 DAY TRIP
The longuest option allows you to have the flexibility of 1 or 2 days weather day as well as having a training climb on another peak accessible from Plateau hut, before our main objective, the ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook via the Linda Glacier
Prices Inclusion / Exclusion
PRICES INCLUDE
- IFMGA/NZMGA Mountain Guide
- Apine hut fees
- trip meals + snacks
- Ground transport from Wanaka
- Technical climbing gear
- GST
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE
- Helicopter fee if option selected
- Personal equipment
- Appropriate climbing clothes
- Transport to Wanaka
- Personal Insurance
- Cancellation Insurance
You are not sure which trip length is right for you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Extra Weather Day, What is it?
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 day and does not include accomodation or meals.
What If the weather is bad from 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.
Terms and Conditions
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