Alpine Guides (Aoraki) Ltd

10/12/2025

Last week, our Guide Jamie took a few avid hikers and took it up a notch. Our Mountain Skills Course opened up a new world of snow, ice, rock and ropes for our team of trampers. After our three-day course, they're all now skilled up to head higher into the alpine environment. Great stuff, guys!

01/12/2025

A week ago the unthinkable happened when Wankak-based IFMGA guide Thomas Vialletet and his client were lost in a tragic accident on Aoraki Mount Cook.

Thomas, a loving dad and husband, was an integral part of the Wānaka and New Zealand guiding whānau. A highly respected IFMGA Mountain Guide and dedicated owner of a local guiding company, he embodied the professionalism, humility, and passion that define our community.

In support of his family during this incredibly difficult time, a Give-a-little page has been set up to help relieve his family's immediate and long term financial pressures. If you are in a position to contribute or share, your support will mean so much to the mountain community.

You can donate here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/emergency-support-for-thomas-wife-and-young

Our sincere condolences go out to Danielle, Layla, Ethan, and all who knew him.

27/11/2025

Two spaces have just opened up on our 27 December Alpine Skills Course (ASC). This one has been fully booked for months. Go on. Treat yourself for Xmas!🎄.
Photos by guide from the 21-27 November course.

24/11/2025

A change of location to Norway! Our glacier guide, Prokop Teper, was featured in this short video in 2021, part of the Climate Witness Project. He describes the impacts of Climate Change on Nygardsbreen, part of the Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe.

Part of the Climate Witness Project, tour guide Prokop Teper describes the impacts of Climate Change on Nygardsbreen, part of the Jostedal glacier, the large...

21/11/2025

Our guide Jamie and his two clients ventured into The Brodrick Pass Track 🏔
This is one of several classic alpine walks we operate at Alpine Guides, offering clients the opportunity to experience remote backcountry routes with our IFMGA guides.

19/11/2025

Our first Tasman Glacier Ice Climbing Adventure for the summer didn't bring blue skies, but did bring blue ice!

11/11/2025

Your mountain, your pace, your adventure. 🏔️
Our Private Guiding gives you the freedom to choose your objective — whether it’s your first glacier or your next big summit — with one of our certified guides by your side every step of the way.

Check out our latest private trip out on Ellie De Beaumont 🌞

11/11/2025

Take your alpine skills to the next level 🏔️

Our 8-Day Technical Mountaineering Course (TMC) is designed for climbers ready to refine rope systems, was with confidence, and tackle real alpine routes under the coaching of our professional guides.

Our 8-Day Technical Mountaineering Course (TMC) is designed for climbers ready to refine rope systems, work with confidence, and tackle real alpine routes under the coaching of our professional guides.

Small groups, big summits and the chance to build the experience you need to climb anywhere on earth.

07/11/2025

Our Head Guide Jamie and his client spent a moonlight night on the Tasman Haupapa Glacier last night, this epic shot was taken as they were breaking camp before a successful summit on Mount Hamilton this morning. Well done team!

05/11/2025

Ice is nice! We're running a cool-as offer ALL SUMMER for the Tasman Glacier Ice Climbing Adventure.

Book with promo code NICEICE15 to grab a 15% discount. Zero experience is needed, and all the gear is provided. Climbs run every day, and helicopter flights are included. 🚁 Offer runs November 25' to March 26'. See:
https://alpineguides.co.nz/tasman-glacier-ice-adventure

04/11/2025

Our October Mountain Experience Course participants got the full mountain experience and turned adversity into opportunity!
The crew had to contend with over 200 mm of rain, plus gale-to-hurricane force winds at times. They still managed to pack in a wealth of learning and adventure into 5 unforgettable days at Aoraki, no small thanks to guide Chris and his many innovative backup plans.

04/11/2025

🚁 Tasman Glacier Heli Hike 🚁

Ready for an adventure like no other?
Soar above the stunning Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and land on New Zealand’s longest glacier for an unforgettable icy trek! ❄️

What to Expect:
- Two scenic helicopter flights
- Guided glacier hike on the 'White Ice'
- Expert insights

📍 Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
⏰ Duration: 3 hrs (2 hrs on ice)
💵 Price: $945 NZD
🕘 Departures: 9:00am, 9:45am, 11:00am, 11:45am and 1:00pm

Tours operated in partnership with 🚁