Weather Disruptions

Occasionally trips can be disrupted by bad weather. This is usually because aircraft cannot fly, delaying your flight into the mountains. If possible please allow an extra day in your travel plans so that your program can be extended, if necessary.

If your trip is seriously affected by bad weather we can offer credit on a future program with Alpine Guides. This is at the company’s discretion.

With all of our courses and mountaineering trips involving flights, we aim to fly into the mountains at the first opportunity. However, due to weather in an alpine situation, we are sometimes delayed. In these cases we will make effective use of your time, working on training, theory, and rope work.

How "hard" will the course be?

Are you ready? How does Mt Cook compare to Mount Aspiring? Read about Trip Difficulty ›

Is your gear suitable for mountaineering?

Do you have questions about your existing equipment? See our guide to Equipment for Mountaineering in New Zealand ›