Alpine trips, rock meets and bouldering, all year round.
Photo by Nye Williams-Renouf
Upcoming Activities
Trip Categories
Our rock meets generally run during summer, and alpine trips over winter. Social climbing and bouldering happens all year round in Wellington, Aotearoa.
ALP 1
Generally suitable for those who have completed Snowcraft 1 (or equivalent experience).
Grade 1 terrain - route requires proficient use of ice axe and crampons, but does not require ropes or pitched climbing.
ALP 2
Generally suitable for those who have completed Snowcraft 2 (or equivalent experience).
Grade 2+ terrain - route may also require two axes, ropes, pitched climbing, and placing natural protection in rock, snow and ice.
A plus sign (+) indicates additional difficulty or specific skills required.
ALP 1 - Tahurangi via Skyline Ridge
Skyline Ridge is a classic Ruapehu climb, first ascended in 1879.
ALP 1 - Turoa - Whakapapa Traverse
Ruapehu dominates the North Island’s central plateau. Its great bulk is visible in the distance across much of the North Island.
ALP 1 - Mt Tongariro / Ngauruhoe
Under snow, the broad expanses of the Tongariro craters are a unique alpine environment. It’s a great day out. You will need an ice axe, crampons, and the ability to use them.
ALP 1+ Whakapapa Pinnacles Gullies
The complete traverse of the Pinnacle Ridge is one of the best alpine adventures in the North Island. Although nowhere extremely difficult, the traverse is a reasonably long, exposed and continuous undertaking.
ALP 2+ Ringatoto North Buttress
Trek across volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts – steaming vents, glacial valleys, ancient lava flows, alpine vegetation and vivid crater lakes, all with stunning views.
ALP 1 Full Moon Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Pleasantly exposed and varied mixed climbing, used to introduce North Island climbers to conditions other than steep snow and ice slopes.
ALP 1 & 2 Temple Basin Alpine Meet
A long weekend of ice and mixed climbing from Temple Basin Lodge in Arthurs Pass, with routes straight from the door and good company throughout.
Learn from those who have gone before
We have been capturing trip reports for almost two decades. Have a browse through our Trip Archives to find inspiration, information and insights.
Share your passion with others.
We’re always looking to train members who would like to lead trips and meets, as well as become instructors for Snowcraft and Summer Rock courses. Let us know if you’re keen as.