Ski Overview
Ski the best terrain New Zealand has to offer!
Alpine Recreation offers ski touring trips and backcountry ski courses in New Zealand's most spectacular winter wilderness locations. With two private, heated huts and a choice of many other venues, Alpine Recreation provides a wide range of ski touring options to cater for various ski abilities, fitness levels and personal objectives.
The glaciers in the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks offer New Zealand's most spectacular alpine ski touring and ski mountaineering terrain with multiple hut-based day trips and hut-to-hut options for experienced ski tourers. Our "Symphony on Skis" links all four of these major glaciers into one epic hut-to-hut expedition!
Come and explore New Zealand's winter playground, enjoy the warmth and ambience of one of our private mountain huts and the peace of mind of being guided by our enthusiastic and experienced IFMGA and NZMGA ski touring guides.
"Your company's history and then execution I would say is impossible for a competitor to replicate. You guys have an exceptional offer. When I think of continual improvement in my business there is so much I want to do, but I think with Alpine Recreation you will have to be careful to try and retain the current experience. Better may destroy the experience. But really there is nothing you could have done to improve things for me."
- D. Mansell, New Zealand.
Alpine/Telemark Ski Touring
Two Thumb Range
Stunning views and everything from mellow valley runs to steep chutes make this a great option for all abilities.
→ 3-5 days
→ 1:6 guide:client ratio (max)
→ Based at our heated private hut
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Liebig Range
Big mountain terrain and steep skiing for advanced to expert skiers. The 4WD access adds to the adventure!
→ 4 days
→ 1:4 guide:client ratio (max)
→ Heated hut
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Mount Cook & Westland Glaciers
NZ's highest skiing terrain - an amazing experience for intermediate to advanced ski tourers to explore our vast glaciers.
→ 5+ days
→ 1:4 guide:client ratio (max)
→ Ski mountaineering options
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She's on Skis - Glacier Ski Touring
A week ski touring and exploring on New Zealand's stunning glaciers - a girls-only group, guided by two of NZ's select few female ski guides.
→ 5+ days
→ 1:4 guide:client ratio (max)
→ All female group with female guides
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Instruction Courses
Backcountry Ski Course
Explore new terrain and learn backcountry skiing skills with enthusiastic, qualified instructors in a spectacular location!
→ 5 days
→ Based at our heated private hut
→ Pre-course ski instruction option
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Backcountry Avalanche Course
Learn the technical skills required to travel safely in avalanche terrain and perform a companion rescue.
→ 5 days
→ Based at our heated private hut
→ MSC accredited
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Nordic/Cross-country Skiing
Lake Tekapo High Country
If you can walk you can ski nordic! Experience the peaceful wilderness location, stunning views and warm cosy hut.
→ 3-5 days
→ Based at our heated private hut
→ Suitable for all abilities
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Ski Touring Expeditions
Expedition to Caroline Hut
Spectacular views of Mt. Cook, steep descents and exposed terrain make this is an excellent adventure for expert skiers.
→ 3 days
→ 1:4 guide:client ratio (max)
→ Based at our heated private hut
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Symphony on Skis
NZ's ultimate ski tour traverses the Southern Alps via our 4 main glaciers and is on every experienced ski tourer's bucket list!
→ 7 days
→ 1:1 or 1:2 guide:client ratio
→ Ski mountaineering
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Haute Route Ski Traverse
This famous ski traverse crosses the European Alps from Chamonix to Zermatt. Please contact us to arrange your expedition (European winter season only).
→ 7+ days
→ 1:4 guide:client ratio (max)
→ ski mountaineering with 4000m peak options
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Custom Ski Expeditions
We can arrange custom ski touring expeditions on request. Please contact us.
→ Fox Peak to Roundhill Traverse
→ Sealy Range Traverse
→ Liebig Range Traverse