Mountaineering or Rock Climbing is one of the most popular adventure sports in New Zealand. Many mountaineers from different parts of the world come to New Zealand to take part in various Mountaineering and Rock Climbing Activities in the country.
Mountaineering is the activity of Skiing, Hiking or Climbing Mountains. In spite of the fact that mountaineering started as an endeavor to attain the apex of Unclimbed Mountains, Mountaineering has ramified into areas that deal with various features of the mountain and comprises three domains and they are as follows :
All these domains are dependent on whether the itinerary selected is on Snow, Rock or Ice. Everyone needs Physical Power, Exposure and Technical Understanding to secure protection.
The Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme or UIAA is the Regulatory Authority of Mountaineering and Rock Climbing all over the world. It handles matters such as Health, Admission, Youth, Ice Climbing and Safety.
For Snow Climbing, Equipments Required include Snowshoes, Bollards, Ice Axe and Crampons. Ski Mountaineering is a popular type of Adventure Sport which is a blend of Mountaineering and Alpine Skiing. The essential equipments for glacier trips are Ice Axes and Crampons.
Mountaineering or rock climbing can be broadly categorized into the following techniques :
Mountaineering / Rock Climbing is one of the best Adventure Sports in New Zealand. The Southern Alps is the perfect location for Mountaineering in New Zealand. There are other areas in South Island in New Zealand that are suitable for mountaineering. Mount Cook / Aoraki is the highest peak in the Southern Alps. The Tasman Glacier is the ideal location for Skiing and Ice Climbing. Shelters used in mountaineering in New Zealand are Huts, Base Camps, Tents, Bivouacs, Bivys and Snow Caves.
North Island Peaks suitable for Mountaineering :
South Island Peaks suitable for Mountaineering :
If you are really interested to participate in Mountaineering in New Zealand, then you should visit or contact the following operators :
Alpinism & Ski Wanaka is one of the leading Mountaineering event organizers in New Zealand. It is a Mountain and Ski Guiding Company offering trips to The Southern Alps and various other parts of the world. Alpinism & Ski Wanaka offers the following types of tours for the hikers. The Price of the 6 day tours are usually in the range of NZD 2365 - 2430 :
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Expert Mountain Climbing Service to be held in New Zealand from September 2010 to May 2011.
Tel / Fax: +64 3 443 6593
Alpine Recreation is one of the best Mountaineering Tour Operators in New Zealand. It organizes Skiing, Climbing and Trekking Tours at different parts of North Island and South Island in New Zealand. It was founded in 1981.
Tel / Fax: +64 3 680 6736
New Zealand Adventure Specialists organizes Guided Treks, Mountaineering and offers Alpine Guides and Snow Safety Institute Courses. Tel: +64 4 939 9323
Activities of New Zealand Adventure Specialists include the following :
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Adventure Consultants is a Mountain Guiding Company based in New Zealand which is famous all over the world. They offer a number of Treks & Expeditions. The Adventure Consultants organizes Mountaineering Tours to Aoraki / Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, Mount Tutoko and Mount Tasman
The Trekking Expeditions organized by Adventure Consultants are :
2 Days Brewster Glacier (Mount Aspiring National Park) - NZD 725 / Person ex Wanaka
3 Days Ball Pass(Mt Cook National Park) - NZD 1045 / Person ex Wanaka
3 Days Gillespies Pass (Mount Aspiring National Park) - NZD 950 / Person ex Wanaka. The Young Valley is linked with The Siberia and Wilkin Valley through The Gillespies Pass.
4 Days Alpine Adventure Bonar Glacier / Mount French Traverse (Mount Aspiring National Park) - NZD 1990 / Person
Tel: +64 3 443 8711
Aspiring Guides New Zealand was founded in 1990. The company offers Ski Tours and Mountaineering Tours.
Tel: + 64 3 443 9422
Aspiring Guides offers the following tours :
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Summits Mountain Gliding is situated in Queenstown, New Zealand. It offers Ski Tours, Guided Tours, Rock Climbing Tours, Ice Climbing, Heliskiing and Day Activities in the picturesque Southern Alps.
Tel: +64 3 442 9551
New Zealand Alpine Club organizes Mountaineering Tours in New Zealand.
Tel: +64 3 377 7595
Mountains are principal characteristics of New Zealand countryside. There are plenty of opportunities for climbers and hikers with different skill levels. Mountaineering in New Zealand can offer you a spectacular experience.
