Mt Sefton West Ridge
A stunning and remote summit on the West Coast
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
Alpine Climbing in Mount Cook
New Zealands highest mountain and national park with a quirky village to base yourself for incredible high alpine hikes and tours and views of the country's glaciers
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Alpine Climbing Routes in Mount Cook
Aoraki / Mt Cook Grand Traverse
The most sought after alpine route in New Zealand?
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 3.4 km
- Descent
- 2 km
Mt Wakefield - Guideless Buttress
A long mountaineering traverse
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Aoraki / Mt Cook - The Linda Glacier Route
The classic route up Aoraki
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Mt Dixon South East Ridge
Exposed ridgelines and outstanding views
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 771 m
Glacier Dome
A popular training route
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 242 m
- Descent
- 242 m
Minarets
A remote summit in the heart of the Southern Alps
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 897 m
- Descent
- 897 m
Chancellor Dome
A classic itinerary with views across Westland National Park
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 765 m
- Descent
- 765 m
Alpine Climbing Guidebooks in Mount Cook
4 routes · Alpine Climbing
The Summit of New Zealand : Climb Aoraki/Mount Cook
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Mount Tasman and More: Westland Alpine Climbs
4 routes · Alpine Climbing
1 Day Alpine Adventures on New Zealand's South Island
11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb 6 of New Zealand's Most Iconic Peaks
18 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking