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The Southern Alps of New Zealand provide world class mountaineering in a unique environment, encompassing ocean views, rain forest and glaciated mountains. Challenging terrain, isolation and mountain weather all provide serious mountaineering.
Fox Glacier Guiding instructors can guide you on ascents to suit your ability and level of fitness. There are numerous options from single day adventures to a multi-day ascents programme, including:
Trips operate from November to the end of April.
Guided Ascent: Mt Tasman 3497m
Standing proudly at the head of the Fox Glacier, Mt Tasman is the highest peak in Westland National Park and the second highest in New Zealand.
Based at Pioneer Hut, climbers usually ascend over Mt Lendenfeld and onto Tasman via the North Shoulder. The climb requires a high level of fitness and mountaineering experience. The summit day will be long (15-20hrs), in demanding terrain. Trip duration is six days to allow for pre-summit training and suitable weather.
Fitness Level:
A good level of fitness is required. Mountaineering experience is essential.
Guide / Client ratio
1:1
Duration:
6 Days
Cost:
Please contact us for pricing information.
Cost includes:
NZMGA qualified guide, helicopter flights into and out of the mountains, all meals and snacks, hut fees, all technical safety equipment.
Booking conditions:
Please refer to our booking policy page.
Guided Ascent: Mt Sefton 3151m
The climb of Mt Sefton begins with a spectacular helicopter flight, slowly winding through the mountains to the Douglas Glacier, where camp is set up. The ascent day follows with a difficult route through a maze of crevasses onto the west ridge of Mt Sefton. Pitched climbing and short roping on snow and ice leads to one of the most fabulous summits in the Southern Alps. Return to camp, via the ascent route, takes approximately 8-10 hours.
The following day, climbers descend the Tekano Glacier into Scott Creek and finally, Welcome Flat Hut for a well-deserved soak in the natural hot pools, 8-12 hours. The final day follows the Copland River on a formed track to the highway.
Clients require a high level of fitness to enjoy the long days in rugged terrain.
Fitness Level:
A good level of fitness is required.
Guide / Client ratio
1:2
Duration:
6 days to allow for suitable weather conditions.
Cost:
Please contact us for pricing information.
Cost includes:
NZMGA qualified guide, helicopter flight into the mountains, return transport to Fox Glacier, hut fees, all meals and snacks, technical safety equipment.
Booking conditions:
Please refer to our booking policy page.
Guided Ascent: Mt Cook 3754m
"The story of Aoraki is about four brothers: Aoraki, Rakiroa, Raaraki and Rarkiroa. They all lived in a special place in the heavens, where they had everything they could ever want. One day, they climbed into their magical canoe and descended from their home in the heavens and sailed across the great ocean. Eventually Aoraki and his brothers decided that they should return home to comfort their mother who had remained in the heavens.
Aoraki stood in the magical canoe and began the sacred chant that would make the canoe rise back into the heavens. But he made a mistake in the chant and instead of returning to the heavens, Aoraki and his brothers became snowcapped mountains. Aoraki, the eldest of the four brothers, was the tallest peak of the mountain range and is known today as Aoraki of Mount Cook, with his brothers sitting on either side of him."
Mt Cook is New Zealand's highest and most prized summit. Sitting slightly east of the main divide its sheer size and massive bulk has caught the eye and imagination of passing climbers and explorers for over 100 years.
Our preferred climbing route is up the Hooker Valley "the quiet side of the mountain" away from the often over crowded Grand Plato. The Hooker Valley is a walk in and out trip, following in the footsteps of the first ascent team. The routes in the Hooker Valley are more difficult than the most common ascent route; the Linda Glacier. So serious is the technical nature of the climbs that this trip includes the cost of two guides. If you have climbed with your guide before, they may opt to climb with you one on one.
Before you attempt Mt Cook you must be fully prepared technically and mentally. Depending on your current level of ability and experience we may recommend that you undergo an Alpine Ice Introduction Course. This ensures that your snow and ice techniques such as cramponing, ice axe use, rope skills, and fitness are at a level that will enable you to achieve a safe and successful climb.
Fitness Level:
A good level of fitness is required. Mountaineering experience is essential.
Guide / Client ratio
2:1
Duration:
8 days
Cost:
Please contact us for pricing information.
Cost includes:
NZMGA qualified guide, all technical equipment, hut fees, all meals and snacks
Booking conditions:
Please refer to our booking policy page.
Guided Ascents Programme
Any number of days can be set aside for this programme, (we recommend 3-7 days)
Climbing is the focus of this program with you and the guide working as a climbing team, attempting as many mountains as weather, snow conditions and experience allow.
We mix it up with long, hard days climbing at the limit of you ability, and gentle days at a mountain hut, with good food and wine.
This programme is totally flexible if you have a purpose in mind, like training for a Himalayan peak, getting ready for an Antarctic expedition or warming up for an attempt on Mt Cook. Your guide will structure the program to best suit your needs.
Some of the peaks we might attempt are:
Minarets 3040m.
The highest peak in the Franz Josef Névé. A superb snow and ice climb.
Mt Halcombe 2659m.
An impressive mixed climbing route situated on the Fritz Range dividing the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
Mt Haidinger 3070m.
Routes include great alpine rock, snow and ice ridge travel. Stunning views of Lake Pukaki and the east side of the South Island.
Grey Peak 2882m.
Easy snow climb, ideal first Southern Alps summit. Brilliant views of the Westland and Mt Cook National Parks.
Lendenfeld Peak 3194m.
The sixth highest point in New Zealand, a classic snow and ice climb. Outstanding views of Mt Cook and Tasman.
Torres Peak 3160m.
Exposed ice and rock climbing along the winding West Ridge. Views into the mighty Balfour Glacier.
Contact Fox Glacier Guiding for additional information and assistance in planning your mountaineering adventure.
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