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…
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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.
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Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.
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Alpine Recreation owns a private lodge in Lake Tekapo and two private mountain huts.
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Gain the Knowledge & Confidence to Explore the Backcountry Safely
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 ideal introduction to alpine and snowcraft skills
Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!
Build Confidence, Skills & Independence in the Southern Alps
New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.
Previously known as Avalanche Awareness.
Build the skills. Climb with confidence. Thrive in the mountains.
Whether you're taking your first steps onto snow and ice or aiming to lead your own alpine missions, our Alpine Instruction Courses are designed to equip you with essential mountain skills and decision-making confidence.
Technical alpine skills instruction for those who want to get into serious mountaineering
Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!
Practical Avalanche Safety & Terrain Management for Experienced Backcountry Travellers
Learn how to analyse the snowpack, assess slope stability and develop safe travel techniques with expert tuition from avalanche professionals!
Explore new terrain and learn backcountry skills!
Improve your skills and go further more safely efficiency with track-laying and handling equipment, avalanche awareness and rescue, snow shelter building, navigation....
Private instruction for experienced mountaineers
Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!
Learn essential skills for alpine travel in winter conditions
Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.
Technical ice climbing instruction at Ailsa Stream
Learn ice climbing skills at our stunning venue in the Liebig Range.
Snow-covered peaks. Crisp alpine air. Adventure at its purest.
Step into a world transformed by snow — where rugged ridge-lines, frozen valleys, and sparkling peaks create the perfect playground for winter adventure.
Explore Wild, Untouched Terrain with Alpine Recreation