Our Trusted Partners

At Alpine Recreation, we’re proud to work alongside world-leading organisations and top-tier equipment suppliers that reflect our commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and adventure. These organisations, brands, and certifications support our work and help ensure every guest enjoys the best possible mountain experience in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Guiding Qualification

IFMGA

International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations

We employ fully qualified guides who hold certifications from the International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations (IFMGA), the highest standard in mountain guiding worldwide.

NZMGA

New Zealand Mountain Guides Association

We employ fully qualified guides who hold certifications from the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA).

NZOIA

New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association

Several of our team members hold NZOIA qualifications, which recognise excellence in outdoor instruction and education.

AdventureMark

New Zealand Adventure Activities Regulator

Alpine Recreation is certified by AdventureMark, an independent safety auditing body recognised by WorkSafe NZ.

Hidden Valleys Rafting

Alpine Recreation partners with Hidden Valleys Rafting, experts in wilderness whitewater adventures in New Zealand’s remote backcountry.

Glenmore Station

Glenmore Station is a historic high-country sheep station nestled on the shores of Lake Tekapo.

Mackenzie Helicopters

Based in Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Helicopters provides trusted and experienced helicopter access to remote mountain locations throughout the Southern Alps.

Fritschi

Swiss Bindings

We are proud to work with Fritschi, pioneers in innovative alpine touring bindings.

ZAG

Freeride and touring skis

Lightweight, responsive and built for backcountry exploration, ZAG skis are our go-to choice for ski touring and ski mountaineering adventures.