Guided Ascent of Mt Aspiring/Tititea
Mt Aspiring is the highest peak in Mt Aspiring National Park
and close to our base in Wanaka. Climbing Mt Aspiring is a wilderness
adventure with an experienced mountain guide there for your safety.
About a Guided Climb of Mt Aspiring
A guided ascent of Mount Aspiring usually ascends the North West
ridge. A 1:1 ratio is common on this route, although a 1:2 ratio
is possible if both mountaineers have previous snow and ice climbing
experience together. Later in the season, some basic rock climbing
skills are essential.
Route Description for Climbing Mt Aspiring
We will fly by helicopter to Bevan Col and after a 2-3 hr glacier
hike base ourselves at Colin Todd hut. Tent camping is our option
if the hut is full as it is relatively small and often busy mid
season. Early in the season, we access the mountain via the Ramp
which involves 'pitching' about 10 rope lengths up moderate angled
snow and ice. When this route is cut off by the Bergschrund, we
climb via the Kangaroo patch, scramble up the rock Buttress and
onto the upper NW ridge section.
During mid/late summer we climb up the Shipowner ridge, along the
rocky, lower part of the NW ridge, ascend the Buttress and finally
climb the upper part of the NW ridge to the summit ice cap. The
summit day is anywhere between 8-13 hours in duration. Due to the
fact that there are several 'NW ridge route' options for different
parts of the season, we can guide you on Mt Aspiring anytime during
summer. Click
here to see a picture of guided routes for Mt Aspiring
Pre-requisites for a guided climb of Mount Aspiring with a mountain guide
Climbing Mount Aspiring requires moderate fitness. Some basic mountaineering
experience and technical skills are desirable for an ascent of Mt
Aspiring. A person with an intermediate level of skills may attempt
a guided ascent of Mt Aspiring on the SW ridge route if conditions
are suitable, ratio 1:1. Usually, good conditions for the SW ridge
are during November and December.
For bookings please e-mail
us first, thanks.
Logistics |
| Price: |
NZ $ 1 person 3470
2 people 2360 each
Price includes GST (New Zealand's goods and service tax of 15%) |
| Length of trip: |
5 days |
| Difficulty |
Grade 2 NZ alpine grading, approx. PD-/F+ European alpine grading |
| Season: |
November - April |
| Transport: |
Drive from Wanaka up the Matukituki valley, fly to Bevan Col, walk out and drive back to Wanaka |
| Price Includes: |
5 days guide fees, hut fees, accommodation at the Alpinism & Ski base during the 5 days, local transport, high quality food, party technical equipment, e.g. rope, stove, fuel, tent |
| Price doesn't include: |
Personal equipment, clothing, rental gear and flight. The
approximate flight cost for your budgeting purposes is NZ $
500 - 950. The price varies as per loadings on the day and if
we can share the helicopter with other climbers. More
about flights |
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Mount Aspiring Clients say
"Words cannot adequately describe my appreciation of your
expert guiding both in NZ and Europe, your patience, your friendliness
and your warm hospitality. Our recent ascent of Mount Aspiring was
only one of many mountaineering adventures for which you have my
heartfelt gratitude."
Doug Ball, New Plymouth, NZ, March 2008
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Guiding Qualifications
To become an internationally fully qualified alpine guide takes approximately 5-7 years of training and assessment. Kiwi guides are trained and assessed through the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) which is overseen by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA).