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New brochure

Our new brochure is out and now available for download.

Great snow!

There's still plenty of snow and the skiing is amazing! The Two Thumb Range is being enjoyed by nordic & alpine tourers and snowshoers.

Rex Simpson Hut turns 25

We celebrated the kitchen renovations with glühwein and a fondue dinner! Photos...

↑ Enjoying a fondue dinner at Rex Simpson Hut.

Guide Availability »

We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

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Trek

» Ball Pass Crossing

» Mount Cook Trekking

» Alpine Treks & Hikes

» Guided Walks & Hiking Tours

Climb

» Mountaineering Instruction Courses

» Climb Mount Cook & other peaks

» Guided Climbing & Ascents

» Professional mountain guides

Ski

» Alpine Ski Touring & Glacier Skiing

» Nordic/Telemark Skiing

» Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

» Snowshoe Tours

About us

» Safety research on short-roping and snow anchors

» Meet our mountain guides

» Read some client testimonials

» Articles featuring Alpine Recreation

» More about Alpine Recreation

Alpine Recreation Canterbury Ltd was founded in 1981 by UIAGM-qualified Gottlieb Braun-Elwert, who pioneered the Symphony on Skis route, the Jubilee Fitzgerald-Copland Pass route, and achieved many notable climbing feats, including a winter ascent of Cerro Fitzroy, ascents of all New Zealand's 3000m peaks in one winter and ski traverses of the Patagonian Icecap and Alaska's Denali. One of Gottlieb's most rewarding guided ascents was with double-amputee Phil Doole on Aoraki Mount Cook. His safety research into short-roping and snow anchors continues to influence current climbing practices.