New Zealand - Mount Cook Aoraki Ascent (18 days)

Aoraki - Mount Cook (3764m) is a mountaineer's mountain, a sustained and tough climb where the rewards match the commitment. The aspiring climber needs strong alpine climbing skills to make Mount Cook achievable. A 10 day Alpine Climbing Course offers the grounding required in safe snow, rock and ice technique, glacier travel, rope work, self rescue, route finding and alpine skills. Following this up with a major alpine climb like Mt Cook-Aoraki which will both test and consolidate these skills.

DAY 1: Meet and briefing in Wanaka, fly in to Southern Alps
DAYS 2 to 7: Training in alpine techniques while on the mountains
DAYS 8 & 9: Climb significant alpine peak
DAY 10: Walk out, return to Wanaka
DAYS 11 & 12: Rest Days in Wanaka
DAY 13: Drive to Mount Cook Village Check gear, fly in to Plateau Hut
DAY 14: Acclimatisation day, ascend a practice peak
DAYS 15 & 16: Summit day(s), early start at 1.00am, and finish 7.00pm! or break the climb into two days - climb part of the route to a high bivouac
DAY 17: Commence walk out (walk our via Tasman Glacier) or weather contingency day
DAY 18: Second day of walk out, weather contingency day or alternative activity (rock climbing at Mt Cook Village or in Wanaka) Drive back to Wanaka when trip concludes

Operated by World Expeditions

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