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Warm Rock…

Dave — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:24:53 +0000

Yes that’s right, we are having a very warm August in Queenstown which means the rock is warm and ready to be climbed!! Give us a call today to arrange you instruction day on the rock. Keep climbing – Dave Bolger

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

Winter rock climbing

Dave — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:59:03 +0000

Just had a fantastic day yesterday climbing on the rock at Sunshine Bay with two clients. Once you are out of bed and breathing that fresh air the rock actually feels warm!! The days are getting longer and the rock is drying very fast, therefore hope to see you all soon on the rock!

Definitely give the Via Ferrata a go

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:17:51 +0000

If you’re an inexperienced rock climber like me, the Via Ferrata is a great option to test out your climbing skills. You also get to take in the most stunning views of Queenstown as you make your way up! Judy Darling, Sydney

I had the most amazing time!

climbing — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:47:12 +0000

Going rock climbing is not something I’d usually do, but the guys at Climbing Queenstown put me at ease and I had a really great time.