Alpinism
and Ski Wanaka
Alpinism & Ski Wanaka, NZ's finest boutique mountain and
ski guiding company operating in the Southern Alps of New Zealand
and the Swiss, French, and Italian Alps
Specializing in high quality experiences for small groups and individuals
in the Southern Alps of New Zealand and European Alps with world
class, internationally qualified mountain guide Gary Dickson.
Mountaineering Courses
Instruction in the mountains doesn't come any better than on an
Alpinism and Ski course. From introductory through intermediate
to advanced or maximising your learning curve with private mountaineering
instruction. Gary Dickson is New Zealand's leading expert instructor
and examiner of professional mountain guides. He has been chosen
by special forces and European guiding companies to hone their skills.
Let Gary help you realise your potential in the mountains.
Guided Mountain ascents
For New Zealand alpinism activities, the Southern Alps offer mountaineering
challenges second to none, providing a great taste of wilderness
while climbing classic peaks with the safety and comfort of a top
quality mountain guide.
Skiing and Snow Board Touring Sept/Oct
Come NZ late winter we specialize in back country ski touring and
offer an avalanche course for back country enthusiasts either on
skis or snow boards. Experience and discover the glaciated wilderness
of the Southern Alps. Learn some avalanche skills to travel safely
in snow and ice. Sept./Oct. are the best months for ski touring
in New Zealand.
Wanaka is the base of Alpinism and Ski, a perfect
location to start your alpine climbing adventures. If you as an
alpinist in NZ need a place to stay, try our Alpinism
studio holiday accommodation or ask about the 'climbers bunkroom'
In Europe during June, July and August, we operate out of the charming
Swiss village of Leysin, only a short drive from Chamonix and Mont
Blanc and/or Italy to enjoy the excellent climbing and infrastructure
that Europe provides.
If you are looking for a boutique guiding company that has a passion
for quality, personalized service with a highly experienced and
qualified guide with world wide connections, please enter our world.
Sustainability statement
& more
2020 summer guiding in NZ came to an abrupt
end during March because of coronavirus issues. Please email with
any inquiries for future climbing / ski touring adventures and instruction
courses
check in for guides availability
- guided mountain climbing
- mountaineering instruction courses
- ski touring / snow board touring
- ice climbing and rock climbing
- back country avalanche courses
- alpinism accommodation
Keep in touch with our latest adventures by checking in on our
news
blog
From October 2015 onwards:
all mountain guiding and instruction courses in
NZ with Gary Dickson, IFMGA/NZMGA mountain guide, are now in collaboration
with
Alpine
Guides (Aoraki) Ltd.
Bookings
will go through their office and will be subject to their booking
conditions. Trips with Gary will be run as per AGL's concession
and safety management system requirements.
Pre-trip information and discussions are available
from us anytime.
