Traversing from the Kelman Hut to the West Coast
A stunning traverse through Mount Cook and West Coast National Parks
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
West Coast
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Routes in West Coast
The Minarets
A great and semi easy access ski tour on the West Coast
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Glacier Peak
A stunning and semi-technical ski tour on the West Coast
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mount Cassidy
Riding down the Northwest face of Mount Cassidy to Temple Basin Ski Field
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 964 m
- Descent
- 965 m
Backside Basin
Heading off the backside of Temple Col
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Devils Punchbowl to Temple Basin
Following the Mount Aicken Track before traversing out to Temple Basin Ski Field
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Temple Peak
Riding from the top of Temple Basin Club Field
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Heaphy Track - IMBA Epic
One of New Zealand's best known hikes is also (in winter only) an extraordinary multi-day bike ride too!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 73 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
Old Ghost Road - IMBA Epic
A long and epic - but never overly technical - journey through some wild terrain.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 80 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 3 km
The Paparoa Track
A multi-day hike that takes in rainforests, alpine peaks and breathtaking views aplenty.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 51 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
The Heaphy Track
One of New Zealand's most challenging Great Walks, the Heaphy Track is a stunning multi-day hike through diverse terrain.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 74 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
Alex Knob Track
A challenging, but rewarding, track up to Alex Knob, with its stunning views over the Franz Josef Glacier.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Rolleston, Armstorng and Phillestine
Three summits within a single ski tour on Arthurs Pass
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
Copland Valley Track
Explore the south island’s wild west coast with this 2 day out-and-back adventure.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 47 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
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
Minarets
A remote summit in the heart of the Southern Alps
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 897 m
- Descent
- 897 m