Mount Aspiring Climb in New Zealand (5 days)
Join Tim, a certified mountain guide, on an unforgettable 5-day Mount Aspiring climb in New Zealand. Put your mountain climbing skills to test and discover this breathtaking peak at the junction of the Bonar, Volta and Therma glaciers.
Private
5 Days
Jan - Apr, Nov, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the stunning Mount Aspiring in New Zealand.
- Put your mountaineering skills to test on a challenging and rewarding climb.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful surrounding landscapes.
Description
Would you like to explore one of the best mountains to climb in New Zealand? Then join me on this unforgettable 5-day Mount Aspiring mountaineering program.
Mount Aspiring, also named Tititea, which means Glistening Peak in Māori, is located in the southwest of New Zealand, just 30km away from the great Lake Wanaka. It boasts an altitude of 3,033 m (9,951 ft) and is the highest mountain in New Zealand outside of the Aoraki/Mount Cook region.
Climbing this mountain requires technical climbing skills that vary according to the season. Route options include the NW Ridge Ramp (spring), the NW Ridge (summer), and the SW Ridge, which is the most challenging of the three.
Depending on the route and season we choose, skills you will need to climb this mountain include ice climbing, mixed, and multi-pitch rock climbing, belaying, rappelling, glacier travel, and cramponing. Additionally, access from the French Ridge Hut to the Quarterdeck can be challenging. It is also easy to get lost, which is why going with a certified guide is paramount.
The actual Mount Aspiring climb takes between 8-12 hours. However, on this program, we will also enjoy a training climb on Rolling Pin. Furthermore, depending on how we plan our itinerary, we might walk or fly out of the mountain. You can find a tentative itinerary below.
So, are you ready to discover one of the best mountain climbing spots in New Zealand? Then contact me about this amazing Mount Aspiring climb and let’s start planning an unforgettable adventure together!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Rope
- Cooking utensils
- Local flights
Price details
- Transport from Wanaka by car and flights into the mountains are included in the trip. Group equipment such as ropes, rack, cooking equipment are also included. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten or lactose-free diets can easily be accommodated at no extra charge. NOT INCLUDED: Flight out, accommodation costs when not in mountain huts.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Colin Todd Hut
Meet in Wanaka, do equipment checks then helicopter flight into Bevan Col. Stay at Colin Todd hut.
Day 2: Rollin Pin
Training climb on the Rolling Pin or Summit Day.
Day 3: Possible summit day
Weather or Summit.
Day 4: French Ridge
Walkout to French Ridge or Aspiring Hut. Summit day if flying out.
Day 5: Wanaka
Fly out or continue walking out to Wanaka.
About the guide
Tim
5.0
(2)
Mountain Guide
I am originally from Tokoroa, New Zealand, but I'm now based in Interlaken, Switzerland. I started rock climbing at 19 years and moved on to alpine climbing two years later.
I began guiding in 2003 and am now a fully qualified IFMGA Climbing and Ski Guide. Apart from having extensive experience in New Zealand's Southern Alps, I also know the European Alps very well.
When guiding, I enjoy helping people achieve their dreams: whether it is climbing a summit or acquiring the skills to travel in the mountains. I like watching the dawn turn into a sunrise high on a summit when most people are still asleep and, when rock climbing, I enjoy unlocking a sequence that seemed impossible at first.
When not climbing, I like to ski long, steep, deep powder runs.
Languages
German | English
What people are saying about Tim
James
Tim was a great guide. I had an amazing time and experienced some great routes. We packed in a lot of different styles of climbing for a single day trip, and Tim did a wonderful job of selecting routes that would challenge me while keeping them obtainable and exciting. He also took time to provide training in areas I have been working on. He covered lead climbing techniques as well as proper safety measures. I highly recommend Tim as a guide, and hope there’s a chance to climb with him in the future. I expect I’ll be returning to Interlaken and will plan for more days of climbing when I do.
Siavosh
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