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Single Cone 24/08/10

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:34:06 +0000

Chris Prudden guided client, Rob up Single Cone via the standard south gully route. I (Jess) came along for a great day out. A perfect sunny day the snow proved stable and compact however quite deep leaving the Wye saddle. Plugging thigh deep it greatly slowed our approach however we didn’t let this phase us. Chris leading for most of the way kept on strong. Continuing on led to much easier terrain, a chilly ascent up the gully then up onto the summit. It was the perfect winters day for this trip, with light winds on top and clear skies. We greatly reccomend a Single Cone ascent in summer but on a day like this, its equally good this time of year.

Jess and Rob on summit

: Chris starting up the gully

Current Conditions

Dave — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:59:22 +0000

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!!

Remarkables 29/05/10

Dave — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:08:24 +0000

The Snow continues to fall on the Remarkables with some large wind drifts of 70cm +. Certainly has been a large turn around from two weeks ago when we were experiencing some warm temperatures for May. The forecast for Monday and Tuesday looks great and we should get a better idea on conditions and how any ice is forming up. Keep ya posted.

Single Cone Conditions 16/05/10

Dave — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:22:55 +0000

Rupert reports nice travel up the north ridge of Single Cone. There was minimal snow/ice cover on the actual ridge to the summit. The standard gully route on the eastern aspect has a reasonable amount of snow packed in the gully and crampons are advised. A word of caution that the fixed ropes on the bolted anchors down the gully are unsafe and should not be used. A real contrast currently between northern and southern aspects!

Conditions on the Remarkables 3/5/10

Dave — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:00:21 +0000

The days of alpine rock and approach shoes to the top of Single Cone are over for the season. Again new snow over night and the southern aspects are holding reasonable amounts of snow at higher elevations ( above 2000m ).

Rupert and Client David found a little ice on the decent ramp to the south face of Single Cone on Saturday. He also made a comment the standard gully route on Single Cone is filling up. Therefore time to brush of those crampons and ice axe and get into the hills for some early training.

ALPINE blog with Chris

chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:33:39 +0000

Plenty 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

chris — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:40:04 +0000

If 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

chris — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:44:35 +0000

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

QUEENSTOWN VIEW WEBCAM LINK

The super view of Lake Wakatipu from Single Cone 19/09/09

Weather check link

Training for mountain travel

chris — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:26:26 +0000

Our 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.

NZOIA link

New Ice Route

Dave — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:52 +0000

Two 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