Wānaka - 7-DAY SKI MOUNTAINEERING COURSE - NEW ZEALAND

Wānaka

7-DAY SKI MOUNTAINEERING COURSE - NEW ZEALAND

Backcountry Skiing

What you'll do

Embark on a 7-day ski mountaineering course in New Zealand's Southern Alps. Designed for those with ski touring experience, this course enhances your skills in alpine climbing, glacier travel, and avalanche safety. With expert guidance, you'll train in remote mountain terrain, aiming to summit a 3,000-meter peak and ski from its summit, all while immersed in breathtaking alpine landscapes.

Itinerary

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

100% Guaranteed Departures

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Flexible Changes

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

100% Guaranteed Departures: Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.
Flexible Changes: Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.
Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance: Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

Accident insurance

Medical and luggage insurance

Travel cancellation insurance

Skiing Instructor

Use of all technical gear except for boots

Hut accommodation

All meals

Transportation from Wanaka to the staging area

15% New Zealand GST

Helicopter transport into and out of the mountains

Flight

Visa (if applicable)

Extra accommodation

Transport from airport

Transport to airport

Ski and boots rental

Extra transfer

Extra food and drinks

Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”

Tips

Personal equipment

Pre & Post activity accommodation

Guide expenses (meals and lifts)

Accommodations

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Alpine Huts

Stay in alpine huts situated in remote mountain locations, providing a base for training and summit attempts.

Guides

Aspiring Guides

Aspiring Guides is a premier mountain guiding company based in Wanaka, New Zealand, offering expert-led adventures in the Southern Alps and beyond. Specializing in ski touring, mountaineering, rock climbing, and trekking, Aspiring Guides is known for its professional IFMGA-certified guides, small group focus, and commitment to safety and skill development.

Meeting point

58 McDougall Street, Wānaka 9305, Nuova Zelanda, Wānaka, 9305, New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

October 2026

Thu

15 Oct

4:00 PM

Wed

21 Oct

6:00 PM

Confirmed

2 spots left

4290 €

(1415 € deposit)

October 2026

Thu

15 Oct

4:00 PM

Wed

21 Oct

6:00 PM

4290 €

(1415 € deposit)

Confirmed

2 spots left

November 2026

Thu

5 Nov

4:00 PM

Wed

11 Nov

6:00 PM

Confirmed

2 spots left

4290 €

(1415 € deposit)

November 2026

Thu

5 Nov

4:00 PM

Wed

11 Nov

6:00 PM

4290 €

(1415 € deposit)

Confirmed

2 spots left

December 2026

Thu

3 Dec

4:00 PM

Wed

9 Dec

6:00 PM

Confirmed

2 spots left

4290 €

(1415 € deposit)

December 2026

Thu

3 Dec

4:00 PM

Wed

9 Dec

6:00 PM

4290 €

(1415 € deposit)

Confirmed

2 spots left