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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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…
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Learn the skills to move confidently and safely through New Zealand’s alpine terrain with our expert-led mountaineering and climbing instruction courses.
Experience New Zealand’s most spectacular glacier ski & split-board touring destinations
Join us for an unforgettable guided ski touring adventure across the dramatic glaciated landscapes of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
Enjoy a unique mountain escape in the Mackenzie region
Alpine Recreation owns a private lodge in Lake Tekapo and two private mountain huts.
A multi-day trek though amazing glaciated terrain!
Experience the remote upper areas of the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in the Westland National Park.
Shelters in the Heart of the Southern Alps
New Zealand’s high alpine huts are remote, rugged shelters located in the upper reaches of the Southern Alps and glaciated mountain ranges.
A High Alpine Base at the head of the Franz Josef Glacier