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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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.
New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer some of the most striking alpine peaks in the Southern Hemisphere — sharp ridge-lines, glaciated summits, and unforgettable views.
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.
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.
Glacier Travel & High Alpine Skills
Step into the heart of the Southern Alps and gain the essential skills for ski mountaineering on glaciated terrain.
A High Alpine Base at the head of the Fox Glacier
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.
Learn, Climb & Challenge Yourself in the Heart of the Southern Alps
When it comes to staying safe in the mountains, our highly valued and trusted partner ORTOVOX leads the way
The brand is driven by a deep responsibility to support and protect outdoor adventurers in challenging conditions.
A Partnership with Safety
We're proud to be partnering with Mountain Adventure and Ortovox to bring you the ORTOVOX Safety Academy — free, interactive, digital labs — Lab Rock, Lab Ice and Lab Snow.
Mid-winter ascents of Elie de Beaumont and Mount Tasman
The seemingly endless fine weather pattern that planted itself over the country in mid-July didn’t take long to spark the inevitable in the mountaineering minds of my family.