Ski and Splitboard Touring

Ski touring allows access to untouched backcountry terrain for skiers and splitboarders. We offer a range of group or private tours around Wānaka or with helicopter access to more remote regions of our local mountains for backcountry day tours and camps. Multi-day options allow exploring further afield throughout the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana including the luxury Whare Kea Chalet, private huts of the Cass Valley and the glaciers of Mount Aspiring, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. Ski and splitboard touring courses covering an introduction to ski mountaineering, glacier travel, and avalanche skills.

Tasman Saddle Hut in Winter [] Wanaka Mountain Guides

Private Ski Guiding

Customised and personally organised trips for ski and splitboard touring or ski mountaineering objectives throughout the Southern Alps. With an extensive knowledge of the mountains, We can suggest a variety of options to suit individual aspirations. Short escapes or longer trips.

Ski Touring and Splitboard Tours

Treble Cone Ski Touring [] Wanaka Mountain Guides

Treble Cone Backcountry Tour

The Treble Cone ski field, near Wānaka provides lift access to 1900m and acres of backcountry terrain of the Motutapu Conservation area. Untracked snow is available long after the ski field is chopped up.

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Heli-accessed Ski and Splitboard Tours

The peaks of the Harris Mountains and Buchannan Mountains are a short flight from the Matukituki Valley. Black Peak, Mount Alta, Fog Peak, and End Peak provide excellent viewpoints over Lake Wānaka and the Mount Aspiring National Park. Flying into these remote locations allows an uncrowded and remote touring day out before a final helicopter ride back to the valley floor.

Glacier Ski Touring [] Wanaka Mountain Guides

Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour

Explore the remote glaciers, cols, and peaks of The Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. Helicopter into a base at a high alpine hut for days of fresh terrain, exploring the Aoraki / Mount Cook or Westland National Parks.

Whare Kea Chalet [] Wanaka Mountain Guides

Whare Kea Chalet Luxury Ski Tour

The Whare Kea Chalet experience redefines a luxury approach to ski touring in New Zealand. The Chalet, in association with Aspiring Helicopters, offers luxury accommodation and a spectacular base for ski touring in an exclusive location high in the mountains on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park.

Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Ultimate Ski Trip

Ultimate New Zealand Ski Trip

The NZ ultimate ski trip is an all inclusive package for 7, 10, or 14 days. We look after all aspects of your ski trip so you can focus on experiencing the best lift and helicopter accessed ski touring the South Island / Te Waipounamu has to offer with your professional guide. Extras include heli-skiing and overnight stays at luxurious mountain chalets.

Ski and SplitboardTouring [] Wanaka Mountain Guides

Cass Valley Ski Tours

Explore the ski and splitboard touring of Glenmore Station and the tributaries of the Cass River from the cosy and private Lady Emily or Falcons Nest huts. Visit the Bad Decision hut for your pre-ordered dram of whiskey.

Colin Todd Hut Mount Aspiring

Aspiring Glaciers Ski Tour

Ski or splitboard tour the glaciers of Mount Aspiring National Park. Helicopter access to a high alpine hut for the full winter ski touring and mountaineering experience.

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Heli-accessed Ski and Splitboard Camps

Heli camps are expedition style tents and equipment that facilitate a multi-day ski or splitboard touring experience. They provide the opportunity to explore the remote peaks and excellent terrain of the Harris Mountains and Buchannan Mountains. These areas are a short flight from the Matukituki Valley and provide viewpoints over Lake Wānaka and the peaks of Mount Aspiring National Park.

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Ski and SplitboardTouring [] Wanaka Mountain Guides

Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Courses

Backcountry ski and splitboard courses introduce the skills you need to undertake your own winter day trips or overnight tours. 1-day ski field access to multi-day trips staying in the mountains including ski mountaineering and glaciers skills.

Avalanche Skills Courses

Avalanche Skills Courses

Our range of Mountain Safety Council endorsed avalanche skills courses provide the skills you need to keep you safe on your own backcountry adventures. These short or more comprehensive longer courses are run as day trips from Wānaka or staying overnight in the mountains.

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