5-day ascent to Mt Madeline in the Darran Mountains
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Join one of the E-S Adventure Guides Team for this 5-day ascent to Mount Madeline, in New Zealand’s Darran Mountains.
Darran Mountains
5 Days
Jan - Apr
High
Intermediate
Description
The Darran Mountains are one of New Zealand’s most stunning spots. This 5-day mountaineering trip is your chance to reach the summit of its second highest peak: Mount Madeline (2,536m), under expert guidance.
We will start the tour from our base in Wanaka and drive you to Milford Sound, a popular fjord. Then, after an acclimatization day, we will access the Turner’s Bivouac by Helicopter. This saves 1-2 days of arduous heavy load carrying and allows us to concentrate on our climbing objectives. Furthermore, it will give us the chance to see fabulous landscapes from the sky.
After some practice ascents to other surrounding minor peaks, we will be prepared to attempt the Madeline summit. It will be a stunning climb with amazing views of Mount Tutoko’s South Face, Lake Turner and the lush rainforest below.
This program requires a good fitness level and prior mountaineering skills. However, rest assured that I will be there to regulate the pace accordingly. At night we will stay in mountain huts or tents surrounded by magnificent alpine lakes, steep mountain walls, and imposing glaciers.
So, if you are up for this awesome 5-day ascent to Mount Madeline, in New Zealand, please fill the form. Get ready for an amazing experience in the Darran Mountains!
I can also take you to the top of Mount Tutoko, the highest peak in this range: check it out!
Itinerary
Day 1: Milford Sound: acclimatization
First, you we will meet in Wanaka or Queenstown and check gear. Then, we will drive to Milford Sound (4-5 hours). Later, we will have an afternoon acclimatization walk or climb. Finally, we will stay overnight at Homer Hut.
Day 2: Turner’s Biv: acclimatization and training
We will take a morning flight into Turner’s Biv. Then, we will spend our acclimatization day consolidating skills or practicing ascents.
Day 3: Summit day
We will start with an early climb over the South Ridge or West Face route. Then we will descend back to camp.
Day 4: Extra day
We can rest or climb another peak such as Syme or Milne.
Day 5: End of the trip
Finally, we will fly out from Turners Bivi and head back to Wanaka/Queenstown via Te Anau.
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