Based at our own heated, private huts
Our equipment is provided FREE of charge
Expand your horizons with professional guides
Explore a winter wonderland!
Explore stunning alpine terrain in the Mackenzie High Country
Learn new skills from IFMGA / NZMGA guides
Custom-made trips designed for you
Alpine Recreation
Trek, Climb & Ski with professionals!
Welcome to Alpine Recreation. We are a small, friendly family-run company based in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, specializing in guided outdoor adventures throughout New Zealand's Southern Alps. This includes alpine trekking and hiking, climbing courses and guided ascents, ski touring and snowshoeing trips. Our professional and enthusiastic team will create a custom itinerary to suit you - plan your next trip with us!
We have two heated, private huts in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park, which can be accessed by foot and provide the ideal base from which to run our tours. Our low-guide client ratios allow you to maximise your time and experience with us and our equipment is included FREE of charge.
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Ball Pass, Mount Cook
Based at our private Caroline Hut, experience the rugged beauty of New Zealand's highest mountains up-close. We offer 2-3 day trips to the Ball Pass area, catering to a variety of fitness levels and ambitions.
→ Aoraki/Mt. Cook Trek
→ Ball Pass Summit Trek
→ Ball Pass Crossing
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Summer Instruction Courses
We provide a full program of climbing instruction courses, catering from beginners through to experts. We'll help you to achieve your goals with expert tuition, small groups and customized itineraries.
→ Mountaineering Courses
→ Rock Climbing
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Snowshoeing
Our winter trekking options are based from our heated, private huts. Get a group of family or friends together for a unique adventure in the snow!
→ Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing
→ Mount Cook Snowshoe Mountaineering
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Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie
Explore stunning alpine terrain in the Mackenzie High Country. Our alpine hikes and treks are a fantastic way to get into the New Zealand mountains. Stay at exclusive private huts and soak in the spectacular views - both during the day and star-gazing at night!
→ Tekapo High Country Hike
→ Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek
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Private Guiding & Ascents
Tick off New Zealand's 3000m peaks or take on a new alpine challenge. We'll guide you up New Zealand's popular peaks - and more! Our most experienced guides will provide you with a safe and exhilarating mountain experience.
→ Aoraki/Mt. Cook
→ Mt. Aspiring
→ Guided Ascents Programme
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Ski Touring & Splitboarding
Whether you're after an alpine touring or split-boarding adventure on epic alpine terrain or prefer cruising gentler slopes on nordic skis, we have a range of tour options and venues to choose from.
→ Two Thumb Range Ski Touring
→ Glacier Ski Touring
→ Nordic Skiing
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