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new zealand | mountaineering
alpine climbing course
IMAGE: Practicing skills during the Alpine Climbing Course in New Zealand
ice climbing course
IMAGE: Ice climbing at Wye Creek | Mark Sedon
10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS MOUNTAIN 9 BREAKFASTS, HUT/CAMPING 10 LUNCHES
AND 9 DINNERS
• A 10 day fly in, fly out alpine based learning environment - high mountain hut based with the potential for planned bivouacs
10 DAYS ALPINE CLIMBING COURSE
5 DAYS
4 NIGHTS CAMPING
4 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES AND 4 DINNERS
5 DAYS ALPINE CLIMBING COURSE
• Learn new mountain skills and brush up on techniques
• Instructed by fully qualified NZMGA (NZ Mountain Guide Association) guides
• Receive a detailed instruction manual
• Join like minded companions and potentially find your
• Spectacular helicopter access to base camp; Guide ratio 1:4
• Warm and comfortable base camp with enough rooms for dining and instruction • Steep ice weeps and free standing pillars – enough for the strongest ice climber • Expert instruction from NZ’s leading NZMGA qualified guides
• A stunning exit over Alta saddle to quickly join nearby Remarkables ski field
• Specialist equipment available for hire if needed
• Price includes ground transport, helicopter access and 4 nights accommodation
next rope mate on tomorrows objectives
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Wanaka, briefing and gear check then drive to Mt Cook or Fox Glacier 2 | Light plane flight into the mountains, begin alpine climbing training 3 | Traverse Grey Peak 4 | Mt Von Bollow and Davis Snowfield 5 | Mountain navigation and weather training 6 | Climb out to bivvy en route to Minarets 7 | Climb the Minarets and descend to bivvy 8 | Crevasse rescue training, return to hut 9 | Descend to Chancellor hut, fly out to Fox Glacier 10 | Ice climbing on Fox Glacier, drive to Wanaka where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees and more. View exact inclusions online.
9
GRADE |
INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION > TECHNICAL GRADE: 3, DIFFICULT
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Queenstown helipad, equipment check and briefing, fly in to Wye Creek base camp 2/4 | Ice climbing and skills development in the Wye Creek Valley 5 | Walk or fly out depending on weather, return to Queenstown by 5pm, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
9
GRADE |
INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION > TECHNICAL GRADE: 2, INTERMEDIATE
New Zealand
Queenstown Wye Creek
ultimate north island adventure
IMAGE: Admiring the vivid Emerald Lakes on the Tongariro Crossing
8 DAYS 2 NIGHTS CAMPING 2 NIGHTS CABIN 1 NIGHT LODGE 1 NIGHT BACKCOUNTRY HUT
• Hike into the remote Urewera National Park to the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana
• Admire the steaming mud pools and spouting geysers at the amazing Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Reserve
• Visit the mighty Huka Falls at Taupo
• Complete the famous Tongariro Crossing, a spectacular
day hike across volcanoes and lava flows
• Visit Wellington, named as the World's "coolest
little capital" with its museums, stylish shops
and a vibrant coffee and craft beer culture
• Experience real backcountry New Zealand
with wild camping and hutting
7 BREAKFASTS, 7 LUNCHES, 5 DINNERS
8 DAYS WALKING
WHEN TO GO
Mt Cook Wanaka
New Zealand
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ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Depart Auckland for Rotorua and Whirinaki 2 | To Te Urewera National Park, three day hike round the lake shores 3 | Climb up to Panekiri Range from our base and return to our stunning campsite for a second night 4 | Visit unusual thermal reserve, then drive to Taupo, visit Huka Falls, continue to Tongariro National Park 5 | Hike in the Tongariro National Park for dramatic views of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes 6 | Hike on the volcanic plateau to visit the
WHEN TO GO
Wellington
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6
GRADE |
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING
Auckland
New Zealand
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: UTN
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Rotorua
Taupo Tongariro NP