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.
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!
Tasman Glacier Ice Adventure
Tasman Glacier Ice Adventure is a day of ice climbing and exploring the mighty Haupapa Tasman Glacier, and all its icy glory.
Designed for the fitter, more adventurous traveller.
We provide all the terchnical gear, you provide the enthusiasm.
Exclusive Tasman Encounter
Join us for a guided, privately guided Helihiking adventure on the Haupapa Tasman Glacier.
Ideal for small groups and families looking for a special day. the options are endless for an icy personalised adventure.
Mountain experience course
Our introductory-level mountaineering course.
Aimed at people starting their adventures in the high mountains.
With a flexible structure, the MEC Offers a ComprEhensive grounding in Climbing and mountain traveL.
alpine skills course
a 7-day intermediate-level alpine climbing course. A perfect introduction to mountaineering, in serious, glaciated terrain.
