Ice condition are currently thin and warm temperatures over the weekend really affected area like the alta ice flows. However Wye creek rock climbing area on the main wall is getting heaps of sun and is quite the little sun trap in winter! Therefore if you are keen to get out and have an adventure on the rock give us a call or email. Currently we will operate with one person!!
ALPINE blog with Chris
November 18th, 2009Plenty of action on our local peaks of the Remarkables.
Their geographic location means plenty of dry weather and more climbing days in a multitude of great alpine situations.
'Wye man', appeared this summer at the Wye saddle and he has been monitoring the traffc
Lori and Kim waiting for their guide to leadout the rope on the north ridge of Single Cone
Last moves before the summit of Double Cone
Summit of Double Cone 2320m, Single Cone and the Nevis mountains behind
Luise and Mathias with hands on rock and making progress to the summit
A local Kea comes to say hello
The lads from Holland get the ultimate traverse picture
Crazy clouds in the Wakatipu make for an interesting summit view from Single Cone 2320m
Team Nederland on track for the West ridge of Single Cone
ITS ALWAYS PHOTO TIME
August 26th, 2009If you don’t take ‘em you ain’t got ‘em.
Getting a good record of your climbing activities can sometimes be testing, because of what you are doing and where you are doing it.
We can ensure every one of our clients get a quality photographic record of their adventures with us.
Climbing QT has a large collection of quality images from all of our activities.
These images are available for purchase and are the perfect showcase for any advertising or promotions relating to the activities and the Wakatipu basin.
We can also provide location and safety service for you to special locations to capture your own images and moving pictures.
Endless views and wilderness terrain from mountain top to lake shore
The latest in the mountains
August 26th, 2009
The summit of Mt Earnslaw 12/10/09, perfect, photo by Rupert Gardiner
The Alpine Peaks of the Wakatipu are waiting for you
Stone Peak, Glenorchy, showing a misty profile 14/10/09, photo Chris Prudden
Expedition Camp in the Wakaari, Glenorchy 14/10/09 photo Chris Prudden
Saturday19/09/09, the magic snow arete leading to Single Cones Summit.
The highest peak on the Remarkables (Single Cone 2320m) is in good climbing condition right now.
Winter snow cover is packing down, warm clear days and good night freezes make for stable snow.
The NZ southern alps are a sight to behold, with the mountain town of Queenstown a vertical 2 km below.
Experienced or novice, if you are fit and keen its within your grasp.
Call Dave at 0800climbing
The super view of Lake Wakatipu from Single Cone 19/09/09
Training for mountain travel
August 13th, 2009Our team are seasoned mountaineers and hold NZOIA (New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association) qualifications for Rock and Alpine.
We are here to help you gain current skills, judgement and independance in the mountains, courses can be suited to your aspirations and time contraints.
We also offer training to gain NZOIA Rock and Alpine awards to ensure you go to your assessment well prepared.
New Ice Route
August 11th, 2009Two of our local guides Dave Bolger and Rupert Gardiner have established a new 2 pitch WI 5 in the south Wye Valley. The route is only 2.5 hours walk from the carpark and has a very steep and sustained second pitch. Rupert described it as the hardest ice route he has done in NZ. The route is at a lower elevation therefore it is vulnerable to warmer temperatures. We would expect conditions to be marginal on the route currently as the last week in Queenstown have been very warm. If you are looking for ice I would suggest the higher elevation of the north Wye ice.
Rupert leading the second pitch of Haskins drop - WI5
Watch your gear around the Kea
August 4th, 2009The Kea is New Zealands (and the worlds) only alpine parrot.
They are a New Zealand native and are protected by law.
It is considered to be the most intellegent bird in the world
The Kea lives in a very hostile environment and its survival is dependant on its very inquisitive and sometimes invasive behaviour.
While they are often seen as sometimes too inquisitive it is their home that we are visiting.
Keep food and equipment well covered (rocks are good) if no one is around to monitor them.
Their great intelligence is to be admired and their survival abilities in the mountains are second to none.
They are great company and are often a very entertaining distraction.
