Climbers on Mt Walter. Photo by Dan Griffith.

Ascents Program | Summer Mountaineering

The Ascents Program is a guided summer mountaineering package for the individual climber. Set your sights high, and Alpine Guides can arrange a great climbing trip for you, at Mount Cook or beyond.

Guiding for Experienced Mountaineers

The Ascents Program suits experienced mountaineers. The 1:1 ratio allows attempts on serious routes and challenging peaks. If you don't know the region we will recommend venues suitable for your experience level.

Tailored - to suit your experience

The Ascents Program is your trip. The package can be for specific peaks and locations. Or book in for a week of climbing and use your guide's local knowledge to take advantage of the best climbing at the time.

The Ascents Program detailed info suggests possible objectives - and the required duration. Including: The Minarets, Mount Sefton, Mount Elie de Beaumont ›

On Elie de Beaumont. Photo by Trevor Streat.

Experience required:

High level of aerobic fitness
Previous high alpine climbing experience on moderate/technical terrain

For beginner mountaineers we recommend a scheduled instruction course ›

"Mix it up" with technical climbing instruction

The Ascents Program can mix mountaineering instruction with climbing, if required. The Ascents Program is a great way to refresh your technique after early spousal "forced retirement".