The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Tekapo High Country Hike

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing

The foothills of the Southern Alps undergo a magic transformation in winter.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Summer Adventures

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Winter Adventures

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Alpine Ascents

Alpine Instruction Courses

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Caroline Hut

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman, 3489m/11469ft, is New Zealand's second highest peak.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Mount Aspiring

Known as the "Matterhorn of the South" due to its asthetic shape, Mount Aspiring stands alone as the only 3000m peak outside of Mount Cook National Park.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Summer Adventures

Mount Sefton

Mount Sefton is a stunning peak which towers high over Mount Cook Village and according to Maori legend is the guardian of Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Malte Brun

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

Winter Adventures

O'Leary's Hut

Dixon Peak

Mount Dixon (3004m) is a beautiful pyramid shaped peak located on the edge of the Grand Plateau, and is one of the best vantage points for viewing its neighbours, New Zealand's most iconic peaks - including Aoraki / Mt.

Turner Peak

Turner Peak (2338m) is an ideal 3-4 day ascent which doesn't require air access.

Guided Ascents

If you have aspirations of ticking off New Zealand's 3000m peaks or are simply looking for a new alpine challenge, our guided ascents programme can provide you with a safe and exhilarating mountain experience on one of New Zealand's premier peaks.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Brodrick Pass - Landsborough Trek & Raft

Explore a seldomly visited part of the country as you stand on the Main Divide and look over into the vast Landsborough Wilderness Area.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Alpine Ascents

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Caroline Hut

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Westland Glaciers Trek

Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Trek & Raft Adventures

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Mount Aspiring Trek

Experience the wonderful contrast from grassy valleys and alpine meadows to jagged and ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus!

Falcon's Nest Hut

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two Thumb Range.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing

The foothills of the Southern Alps undergo a magic transformation in winter.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties.

Brodrick Pass - Landsborough Trek & Raft

Explore a seldomly visited part of the country as you stand on the Main Divide and look over into the vast Landsborough Wilderness Area.

Tekapo High Country Hike

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Alpine Ascents

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman, 3489m/11469ft, is New Zealand's second highest peak.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Caroline Hut

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Westland Glaciers Trek

Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Erewhon Hut

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Mount Aspiring

Known as the "Matterhorn of the South" due to its asthetic shape, Mount Aspiring stands alone as the only 3000m peak outside of Mount Cook National Park.

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Mount Sefton

Mount Sefton is a stunning peak which towers high over Mount Cook Village and according to Maori legend is the guardian of Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Trek & Raft Adventures

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

Falcon's Nest Hut

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

Mount Aspiring Trek

Experience the wonderful contrast from grassy valleys and alpine meadows to jagged and ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus!

Dixon Peak

Mount Dixon (3004m) is a beautiful pyramid shaped peak located on the edge of the Grand Plateau, and is one of the best vantage points for viewing its neighbours, New Zealand's most iconic peaks - including Aoraki / Mt.

Turner Peak

Turner Peak (2338m) is an ideal 3-4 day ascent which doesn't require air access.

Guided Ascents

If you have aspirations of ticking off New Zealand's 3000m peaks or are simply looking for a new alpine challenge, our guided ascents programme can provide you with a safe and exhilarating mountain experience on one of New Zealand's premier peaks.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two Thumb Range.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Caroline Hut

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Erewhon Hut

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Lady Emily Hut

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Falcon's Nest Hut

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Caroline Hut

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Brodrick Pass - Landsborough Trek & Raft

Explore a seldomly visited part of the country as you stand on the Main Divide and look over into the vast Landsborough Wilderness Area.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Mount Aspiring Trek

Experience the wonderful contrast from grassy valleys and alpine meadows to jagged and ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus!

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Tekapo High Country Hike

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two Thumb Range.

Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing

The foothills of the Southern Alps undergo a magic transformation in winter.

Brodrick Pass - Landsborough Trek & Raft

Explore a seldomly visited part of the country as you stand on the Main Divide and look over into the vast Landsborough Wilderness Area.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Caroline Hut

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Westland Glaciers Trek

Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Trek & Raft Adventures

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

Summer Adventures

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Winter Adventures

Mount Aspiring Trek

Experience the wonderful contrast from grassy valleys and alpine meadows to jagged and ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus!

Falcon's Nest Hut

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

Tekapo High Country Hike

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman, 3489m/11469ft, is New Zealand's second highest peak.

Caroline Hut

Westland Glaciers Trek

Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Alpine Ascents

Alpine Instruction Courses

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Mount Sefton

Mount Sefton is a stunning peak which towers high over Mount Cook Village and according to Maori legend is the guardian of Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Summer Adventures

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

Winter Adventures

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Dixon Peak

Mount Dixon (3004m) is a beautiful pyramid shaped peak located on the edge of the Grand Plateau, and is one of the best vantage points for viewing its neighbours, New Zealand's most iconic peaks - including Aoraki / Mt.

Turner Peak

Turner Peak (2338m) is an ideal 3-4 day ascent which doesn't require air access.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Alpine Ascents

Caroline Hut

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman, 3489m/11469ft, is New Zealand's second highest peak.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Alpine Instruction Courses

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Summer Adventures

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Mount Sefton

Mount Sefton is a stunning peak which towers high over Mount Cook Village and according to Maori legend is the guardian of Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

Winter Adventures

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Dixon Peak

Mount Dixon (3004m) is a beautiful pyramid shaped peak located on the edge of the Grand Plateau, and is one of the best vantage points for viewing its neighbours, New Zealand's most iconic peaks - including Aoraki / Mt.

Turner Peak

Turner Peak (2338m) is an ideal 3-4 day ascent which doesn't require air access.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Hooker Valley Day Hike

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman, 3489m/11469ft, is New Zealand's second highest peak.

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Alpine Instruction Courses

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Mount Sefton

Mount Sefton is a stunning peak which towers high over Mount Cook Village and according to Maori legend is the guardian of Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Summer Adventures

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Malte Brun

Winter Adventures

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

Dixon Peak

Mount Dixon (3004m) is a beautiful pyramid shaped peak located on the edge of the Grand Plateau, and is one of the best vantage points for viewing its neighbours, New Zealand's most iconic peaks - including Aoraki / Mt.

Turner Peak

Turner Peak (2338m) is an ideal 3-4 day ascent which doesn't require air access.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Hooker Valley Day Hike

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two Thumb Range.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

Erewhon Hut

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Lady Emily Hut

Falcon's Nest Hut

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

Brodrick Pass - Landsborough Trek & Raft

Explore a seldomly visited part of the country as you stand on the Main Divide and look over into the vast Landsborough Wilderness Area.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two Thumb Range.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Erewhon Hut

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Trek & Raft Adventures

Lady Emily Hut

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Falcon's Nest Hut

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two Thumb Range.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

Erewhon Hut

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

Lady Emily Hut

Falcon's Nest Hut

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

O'Leary's Hut

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Caroline Hut

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Sealy Range Traverse

Experience the wonderful contrast from jagged ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus, to sub-alpine meadows and glacier lakes.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Hooker Valley Day Hike

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing

The foothills of the Southern Alps undergo a magic transformation in winter.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Tekapo High Country Hike

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Caroline Hut

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Lady Emily Hut

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Falcon's Nest Hut

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

O'Leary's Hut

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Mount Somers Rock Course

Alpine Ascents

Alpine Instruction Courses

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman, 3489m/11469ft, is New Zealand's second highest peak.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Rock Climbing

Mount Aspiring

Known as the "Matterhorn of the South" due to its asthetic shape, Mount Aspiring stands alone as the only 3000m peak outside of Mount Cook National Park.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Mount Sefton

Mount Sefton is a stunning peak which towers high over Mount Cook Village and according to Maori legend is the guardian of Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Malte Brun

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

Dixon Peak

Mount Dixon (3004m) is a beautiful pyramid shaped peak located on the edge of the Grand Plateau, and is one of the best vantage points for viewing its neighbours, New Zealand's most iconic peaks - including Aoraki / Mt.

Turner Peak

Turner Peak (2338m) is an ideal 3-4 day ascent which doesn't require air access.

Guided Ascents

If you have aspirations of ticking off New Zealand's 3000m peaks or are simply looking for a new alpine challenge, our guided ascents programme can provide you with a safe and exhilarating mountain experience on one of New Zealand's premier peaks.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3724m/12218ft.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Brodrick Pass - Landsborough Trek & Raft

Explore a seldomly visited part of the country as you stand on the Main Divide and look over into the vast Landsborough Wilderness Area.

Copland Pass Crossing

The Copland Pass was once one of New Zealand's greatest alpine crossings, linking the grandeur of Mount Cook, with the West Coast bush and the hot springs at Welcome Flats.

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman, 3489m/11469ft, is New Zealand's second highest peak.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Westland Glaciers Trek

Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Alpine Ascents

Fitzgerald Pass Crossing

Fitzgerald Pass links the grandeur of Mount Cook with the untouched wilderness of West Coast bush.

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Mount Aspiring

Known as the "Matterhorn of the South" due to its asthetic shape, Mount Aspiring stands alone as the only 3000m peak outside of Mount Cook National Park.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Trek & Raft Adventures

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Mount Sefton

Mount Sefton is a stunning peak which towers high over Mount Cook Village and according to Maori legend is the guardian of Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Mount Aspiring Trek

Experience the wonderful contrast from grassy valleys and alpine meadows to jagged and ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus!

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Waterfall Ice Climbing Course

Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.

Aoraki Mount Cook Snowshoeing

Trek through amazing winter terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier.

Dixon Peak

Mount Dixon (3004m) is a beautiful pyramid shaped peak located on the edge of the Grand Plateau, and is one of the best vantage points for viewing its neighbours, New Zealand's most iconic peaks - including Aoraki / Mt.

Turner Peak

Turner Peak (2338m) is an ideal 3-4 day ascent which doesn't require air access.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Alpine Ascents

Alpine Instruction Courses

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Guided Ascents

If you have aspirations of ticking off New Zealand's 3000m peaks or are simply looking for a new alpine challenge, our guided ascents programme can provide you with a safe and exhilarating mountain experience on one of New Zealand's premier peaks.

New Zealand Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering Instruction & Guided Ascents

New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer world-class alpine climbing opportunities for both aspiring mountaineers and seasoned climbers looking to challenge themselves on iconic peaks.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

Aoraki Mount Cook Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Hooker Valley Day Hike

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing

The foothills of the Southern Alps undergo a magic transformation in winter.

Tekapo High Country Hike

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing

The foothills of the Southern Alps undergo a magic transformation in winter.

Tekapo High Country Hike

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Erewhon Hut

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Erewhon Hut

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Lady Emily Hut

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Falcon's Nest Hut

O'Leary's Hut

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Summer Adventures

Winter Adventures

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Erewhon Hut

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Lady Emily Hut

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Falcon's Nest Hut

O'Leary's Hut

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Ski Two Thumb Range

The Two Thumb Range near Lake Tekapo is a backcountry skiing paradise with an amazing landscape providing a good variety of terrain in a series of parallel valleys which allows for a different ski tour each day.

Ski Mount Cook Range

The Mount Cook Range is a spectacular ski / split-board mountaineering destination.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

The Sealy Range above Aoraki Mount Cook village is a remote and exciting ski mountaineering venue surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

Ski Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.

Backcountry Ski Course

Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....

Erewhon Hut

Symphony on Skis

Linking together New Zealand's 4 main glaciers and traversing the Southern Alps from east to west, the "Symphony on Skis" is New Zealand's ultimate multi-day trans-alpine ski tour.

New Zealand's Best Glacier Touring & Ski Mountaineering

For those seeking the ultimate backcountry challenge, New Zealand’s glacier ski touring, split-board touring, and ski mountaineering adventures offer an unparalleled alpine experience.

Potts Range Ski & Split-board Tours

Erewhon Hut at Mt Potts sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

Murchison Glacier Ski & Split-board Expedition

Heli Ski & Split-board Tours

Freeride, ski and split-board touring for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still access the backcountry for rewarding ski tours.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Lady Emily Hut

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Falcon's Nest Hut

O'Leary's Hut

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 1

Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.

Alpine Instruction Courses

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2

Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Winter Adventures

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

Lady Emily Hut

New Zealand Ski Traverses & Backcountry Expeditions

For those seeking the ultimate ski touring and split-boarding challenge, New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the world’s most spectacular ski traverses and alpine expeditions.

Falcon's Nest Hut

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook

Welcome to Aoraki Mount Cook!

Westland Glaciers Trek

Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Ball Pass Summit Trek

Trek through amazing alpine terrain, surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers.

Mount Aspiring Trek

Experience the wonderful contrast from grassy valleys and alpine meadows to jagged and ice covered peaks and vast glacial plateaus!

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

Ball Pass Crossing

Trek across a high mountain pass surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glacier!

Mount Cook Glaciers Trek

Experience the vast upper nevés of New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

New Zealand Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Southern Alps are the heart of New Zealand’s wild alpine landscapes, offering some of the best trekking and hiking experiences in the world.

Westland Glaciers Trek

Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.

New Zealand Glacier Hikes & Treks

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring glaciers, and what better way to experience them than through a guided multi-day glacier hike or trek?

Aoraki Mt. Cook Adventures

There are many things to see and do in Aoraki Mount Cook.

Ball Pass Summit Trek