Across The Main Divide
A journey across the Main Divide of the Southern Alps
This 8 day trip has been fashioned in the style of a classic mountain journey - crossing from the west to the east of the Southern Alps. The modern advantage is that we make use aircraft transportation, to maximise use of time, and begin the expedition at Pioneer Hut.
With stunning vistas of the West Coast's temperate forests to the Tasman Sea, we cross mighty glaciers northwards to Centennial Hut, before heading east down through Graham Saddle.
The landscape changes dramatically east of the Divide, with vast U-shaped valleys and the dry Mackenzie grasslands far beyond the Tasman Glacier terminal.
We descend to De la Beche Hut before walking out the the road end, and finishing the journey back at Mount Cook Village.
Across The Main Divide 2009/10 Price
Pricing includes:
All meals and snacks, air access, local accommodation, local transport, use of a range of technical gear, Alpine Guides Technical Manual.
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Crossing the Main Divide
- Season: November to mid-February
- An 8 day package for 1 or 2 people per guide
- Some alpine climbing experience essential
- Choose your own start date (subject to guide availability)
Thar near De La Beche Hut
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Summer Guiding & Expeditions Options
Across The Main Divide | Ascents Program | Classic Alpine Rock Ascents | Local Heroes | Mount Aspiring | Mount Cook | Mount Tasman | Private Instruction & Guiding | Tasman Glacier Grand Expedition
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Summer 2009/10 ››
Introductory to advanced climbing courses, guided ascents and expeditions on NZ's highest peaks.
Winter Guiding & Courses ››
From ice climbing and ski mountaineering to avalanche courses and ski touring.
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