Alpine Guides, Aoraki Mount Cook
Our philosophy is built on the lessons learned over decades of guiding in one of the world's most dynamic mountain areas.
We have fostered generations of climbers, skiers, and mountain guides, offering opportunities for adventure, and personal growth.
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Learn with us
Develop your skills with our expert guides. An instruction course is the best way to start your mountain adventures
Adventure with us
From trekking, glacier encounters, rock climbing, and heli-hiking, to guided ascents of New Zealand’s highest peaks.
Mountains Define us
Southern Alps, New Zealand
Alpine Guides offers unparalleled access to the fantastic mountain playground of the Southern Alps.
Based in Aoraki Mount Cook We have 26 of NZ’s 27 peaks over 3,000 metres at our doorstep.
Our professionally guided climbing, mountaineering instruction courses, glacier heli-hikes, and backcountry ski touring trips range from Aoraki Mount Cook to Mount Aspiring, to the Westland glaciers, and the fantastic granite peaks of Fiordland.
Looking to elevate your skills?
Join one of our courses this season!
Mountain experience course
A perfect starting point for people developing an interest in the high mountains, travelling, and camping above the snow line.
alpine skills course
a 7-day intermediate-level alpine climbing course. A perfect introduction to mountaineering, in serious, glaciated terrain.
technical mountaineering course
Alpine Guides’ advanced mountaineering course. Join us on this 10-day program to develop and fine-tune your technical climbing skills.
