Routes to and from Caroline Hut and Ball Ridge

Examples of terrain around the Ball Pass area

Reaching Caroline Hut and Ball Pass is a true alpine adventure, offering a rewarding challenge through some of New Zealand’s most dramatic and constantly changing mountain landscapes.

Ball Pass Crossing

A mountaineering adventure traversing the Mount Cook Range

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.

Ski Mount Cook Range

A backcountry ski mountaineering adventure based at Caroline Hut

High on the Ball Ridge, overlooking the mighty Caroline Face of Aoraki/Mount Cook, Caroline Hut offers direct access to some of the most dramatic and rewarding ski mountaineering terrain in New Zealand.

Caroline Hut

New Zealand's most stunning location for a mountain hut

Ball Pass Summit Trek

A spectacular 3 day adventure in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

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

Ball Pass Crossing

Why going guided won’t cramp on your style

A certain thrill comes with completing a trip you’ve eyed up for decades.

Pushing Limits and Finding Joy in the New Zealand Alps

Test Your Limits 2024 - New Zealand expedition

When you sign on to guide a trip like Test Your Limits, you know it’s going to be something special.

Articles

Features and editorials about Alpine Recreation and our adventures.