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
Ski Touring in West Coast
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Ski Touring 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
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
Mt Armstrong via Brewster Hut
A classic ski touring peak, giving you a proper ‘New Zealand’ 2 day trip!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km