Hiking, Trekking & Snowshoeing Reviews
Hiking, Trekking & Snowshoeing Reviews
Reviews and feedback from guests on our alpine hikes, treks and snowshoeing tours.
The early November trek up to Caroline Hut was absolutely fantastic! Although challenging, the trek was truly rewarding and I learned a great deal to add to my basic mountaineering skills. I have our guide, Bia, to thank for this experience. Not only was she very professional, knowledgeable, and highly competent, she managed our skill ability exceedingly well.
Caroline Hut is in a sublime location and I enjoyed the awe inspiring views of the Caroline Face and Mt Tasman. I will be back for another adventure!
A Phenomenal Hiking Experience with Alpine Recreation My recent adventure with Alpine Recreation has been, without a doubt, the best hiking experience of my life. From start to finish, everything was seamless and of exceptional quality. The booking process was straightforward, and the accommodation at Edelweiss House provided a comfortable and convenient base. The hike itself was breathtaking, with stunning scenery at every turn. The Caroline Hut was a highlight; offering comfortable mattresses and warm sleeping bags, ensuring a restful night in the heart of the mountains. Our guide, Monika, was outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, she went above and beyond to ensure the group's well-being. After learning about my sore back, she thoughtfully helped lighten my pack, allowing me to fully enjoy the experience. Her expertise and calm demeanor made me feel safe throughout the hike. Even in the middle of the mountains, the food provided was excellent. From good coffee to a seemingly endless supply of biscuits, every meal exceeded expectations. While the hike was challenging, it was immensely rewarding. The opportunity to experience the essence of mountaineering in such a comfortable and supportive environment was truly special. I highly recommend Alpine Recreation to anyone looking for a professionally organized and unforgettable hiking adventure.
The peace, solitude, remoteness, wide open spaces and clear mountain air all conspire to soothe and revive city-weary souls.
The trip sounded good from the info but actually the trip exceeded all my expectations when I did it. The professionalism, knowledge and friendliness of the company and the guides. The warm welcoming hospitality. Real connection to the land. The hut is well appointed and we were always careful to be environmentally conscious. It was a perfect trip. Based on the online information I was very excited and impressed by the quality of your company. I think I watched some of the videos on the site, which were great. And the photos. Both those things were really helpful.
Weather was amazing, beautiful, stunning and the views and scenery even better! Was about a 7 hour round trip to BZ (Beuzenberg) Peak, drowned our faces in the stream, followed by a cup of tea and a glass of wine! What more can one want?!
We did the Lake Tekapo trek, our guide Gideon showed exceptional skill in identifying where our strengths/weaknesses were and walked us based on that and tested our skills at times. He read our needs and abilities very well. We liked the size of the groups and were especially impressed that you were still prepared to take us on our trek even though there were only the 2 of us booked in the end. There's also a warm personal feel about the group and your approach to business which we especially liked, integrity is the word I immediately thought.
An absolutely stunning walk. We enjoyed the ever changing colours and moods of Lake Tekapo. We were lucky to have .. awesome views Silberhorn, Tasman and Aoraki. This was my daughter's (Grace, age 10) first overnight hike and her first experience of snow; a lovely challenge for our party of 3 generations. Unique, picturesque; we enjoyed the experience, the vistas, the tussock grass and the solitude.
Stunning scenery, wonderful food,amazing night vista and Stella our guide is a star!
It's the silence and space...two elusive acquisitions.
Paysages magnifiques depuis les différents pics. En espérant que nos photos sauront restituer un peu la magie des lieux.
Beautiful, two days trek...good weather, amazing colours, very quiet place, a "must" for hikers.
The most beautiful, breathtaking landscape I've ever seen! Our guide took us up along Snake Ridge today...amazing clear blue sky and the view of Mount Cook spectacular. Would love to come back.