Mountaineering

Our Mountain Guides specialize in the iconic mountains of the Southern Lakes region, Aspiring National Park and Mt Cook National Park.

We provide guided mountain expeditions from Queenstown and Wanaka, generally at the beginner or intermediate level with peaks up to 3000m and in simple glaciated terrain.

This makes us perfect for the strong alpine trekker, introductory or intermediate mountaineer and for those seeking to tick off the majority of iconic New Zealand mountain peaks not found in the 3000m+ high guiding zone.

A great way to consolidate or gain mountain experience with fully facilitated guided experiences, add to your peak bagging list, or prepare for a high guided mountain experience.

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Single Cone Ascent - The Remarkables

The Remarkables is a stunning mountain range that dominates over Queenstown. We run guided one-day ascents of Single and Double Cone, the highest points on the Remarkables, during both winter and summer. Single Cone is the highest peak in The Remarkables Range!

Enjoy breathtaking views as well as a fantastic sense of achievement. The one-day trips are 8+ hours and we cater for a variety of abilities and fitness levels.

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Remarkables Grand Traverse

Single & Double Cone Ascent

The Remarkables is a stunning mountain range that dominates over Queenstown. We run guided one-day ascents of Single and Double Cone, the highest points on the Remarkables, during both winter and summer. Single Cone is the highest peak in The Remarkables Range!

Enjoy breathtaking views as well as a fantastic sense of achievement. The one-day trips are 8+ hours and we cater for a variety of abilities and fitness levels.

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Mt Earnslaw

Mt Earnslaw sits in the Forbes Mountain Range and is the highest peak at the head of Lake Whakatipu (2,830m).

A climb of Mt Earnslaw will involve some very steep hiking and some scrambling. In summer conditions there is a small, remnant glacier to be crossed and then the rest of the climb will be on rock; in winter conditions much of the route will be covered in snow and ice. The views on the way up and from the summit are incredible over the lake and the Southern Alps, including the Darran Mountains in Fiordland and Mt Aspiring.

You will need to have a good level of fitness and a head for heights, as well as being comfortable to carry a 12+kg backpack.

Custom & Private Guiding

If these iconic peaks don't satiate your appetite or you have specific objectives in mind, then check out our Private Guiding page, or inquire directly with us!