7 days - from $5150
The experience of standing on top of one of New Zealand's main peaks, high above the clouds and between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, is a rare privilege. The massive bulk of New Zealand's highest mountain dominates Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Rising 3000 metres from the Tasman Valley floor, Aoraki is a significant mountaineering challenge. Skill, physical endurance and respect are required to reach its summit. We approach our guided climb of Mount Cook as an expedition and seven days are allocated for our attempt. We fly in to Plateau Hut (2200 m) to maximise time in the mountains and increase our chances of a successful ascent.
Highlights
Aoraki/Mount Cook SummitLinda GlacierNortheast RidgeWineriesBoyes GlacierItinerary:
Day 1 Meet at Mount Cook Village in the morning. Fly to Plateau Hut at first opportunity.2 Acclimatisation day at Plateau Hut or ascent practice. 3-5 Summit day/s via Linda Glacier and Northeast Ridge to Aoraki/Mt Cook summit (3754m).6-7 Walk from Plateau Hut via Cinerama Col and Boyes Glacier to Mount Cook Village.
Included: Qualified & experienced mountaineering guide for each person on the expedition, air access to Plateau Hut, hut fees, local transport and a selection of technical equipment.
Not Included: International flights, arrival and departure access to Mount Cook Village, return flight from Plateau Hut, departure taxes, visas, travel/mountaineering insurance, other meals, drinks, optional activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 6 breakfasts,5 lunches,6 dinners
Valid From: 01 Jan 09
Notes: ArrivalPlease make your own way to our joining point, which is the Alpine Guides shop in Mount Cook Village, on Day 1 at 8:30 am. Christchurch and Queenstown are the nearest international airports and it's approximately 5-6 hours drive from each place. Contact Newmans Coach Line for information: www.newmanscoach.co.nz or call +64 3 3799020 (from outside New Zealand) or 03 3799020 (from within New Zealand). You should arrive in Mount Cook Village and arrange for accommodation there the night before the expedition starts.Expedition leaders and safetyYour climbing leaders will be highly experienced mountaineers. It is a condition of joining this expedition that all members are prepared to accept the leaders' decision on any matter relating to the climb, including the suitability or otherwise of equipment that a member brings and their fitness to climb at any point. The safety of all members of the party is our foremost priority, and, whilst these expeditions are scheduled at the best time of the year, it must be accepted that any decision of the leader not to proceed with a summit attempt for any reason (most likely, unsuitable weather or snow conditions) is final and made with good cause.
Starts/Ends: Mount Cook Village to Mount Cook Village
Trip Reference: PDMC
