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.
Upcoming Climbs & Meets
Kawakawa Bay Rock Meet - Labour Weekend 2026
Rhyolite cliffs above the northern shore of Lake Taupō, with single and multi-pitch routes on gear and bolts among native bush. A full rack is recommended. Access is via the K2K track from Kinloch or by boat, with good camping and swimming when you're not climbing.
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.