{"id":39360,"date":"2026-02-14T18:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T05:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liyanitsolution.online\/wanakamountainguides\/?post_type=trip&p=39360"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:00:10","slug":"alpine-ice-climbing","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/liyanitsolution.online\/wanakamountainguides\/trip\/alpine-ice-climbing\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpine Ice Climbing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Alpine Ice Climbing<\/h3>\n

The best season for Alpine Ice Climbing is late winter and spring. The high glaciers provide access to the country\u2019s best alpine climbs. The Fox Glacier \/ Te Moeka o Tuawe neve with a base at Pioneer Hut offers a mix of short technical routes and longer classic outings such as the South Face of Douglas. Alternatively, the eastern side of the divide and the Tasman Saddle Hut on the Tasman \/ Haupapa Glacier provides a base for the East Face of Mount Walter.<\/p>\n

Classic Alpine Ice Routes<\/h3>\n
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Douglas Peak (3077m)<\/h3>\n

The South Face of Douglas Peak is one of the Southern Alps most aspired to ice climbs. Based out of Pioneer Hut the peak is one of the most dominant peaks of the Fox Glacier \/ Te Moeka o Tuawe. The route has a crux of water ice grade 3 and is either descended by abseil or by traversing over the peak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mount Walter (2095m)<\/h3>\n

Just shy of 3000m, Mount Walter is a prominent peak accessed from the Tasman \/ Haupapa Glacier. The East Face offers a variety of routes including the popular \u2018Ice Cream\u2019 a direct and sustained route with 9 steep pitches of snow and ice climbing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mallory (2756m) and Barnicoat (2800m)<\/h3>\n

Mallory and Barnicoat offer a variety of short ice climbs. Worthwhile objectives in their own right or warm-ups for longer objectives on the main divide. Accessed from Pioneer Hut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What to Expect<\/h3>\n
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These routes require previous mountaineering and recent ice and mixed climbing experience to ensure efficient and safe climbing.<\/p>\n

Get in touch to discuss preparation and custom itineraries for these classic outings. This may include ice climbing at\u00a0Wye Creek<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0Remarkables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Alpine Ice Climbing Pricing and Dates<\/h2>\n
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Duration: 4+ days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dates: Get in touch to arrange private trips from late September to November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price: From $2550 per person for 4 days.<\/p>\n

Includes: GST, guide fees, compliance costs, technical equipment, transport from W?naka, mountain food, and accommodation.
\nExcludes: Helicopter access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Maximum ratio: 1:2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
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Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n
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See Also<\/h2>\n
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\"Wanaka \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>Remarkables Winter Climbing<\/span><\/figure>\n

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\"Wanaka \u00a0 <\/a>Remarkables Grand Traverse<\/span><\/figure>\n

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\"Wanaka \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>Ice Climbing Course<\/span><\/figure>\n

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