For almost three years now I have been climbing with the Tendon Master range of ropes. During this time I have used almost every style...

All of us find ourselves city bound from time to time. Here are some tips and tricks for staying mountain fit even during prolonged...

The Eiger North Face is one of the classic alpine routes in the world. Long, steep, committing and a story made famous by books like The White Spider and Clint Eastwoods movie the Eiger Sanction, it is a must do climb for many alpinists. There is much written about the North Face of the Eiger and also some excellent topos available online. I thought however it might be good to share the climbing gear we took with us for a winter ascent. Firstly the route is long. It is also

“One of the classic climbs in the Alps, says Allan Uren in the Mt Aspiring Guidebook, talking about the South West Ridge of Mt Aspiring....

I feel warmth as it leaves my body. Cold plastic, warmed by a steady stream of 40 degree fluid. On a cold night there is mild relief...

For a climb which the guidebook describes as a classic ice climb, perhaps the finest in New Zealand? There's remarkably little information about the East Ridge of Aoraki/Mt Cook. While there can be something alluring about a little enigma surrounding a climb, there's also something to be said for some beta on such a route, which hopefully encourages more people to get out there and climb such a stunning line. Beyond just the route itself, the East Ridge makes for an awesome o

We’re stoked to be able to announce the newest members of the New Zealand Alpine Team! Recently, we requested applications for the NZAT...

New Zealand Alpine Team Expedition Cerro Torre & Torre Egger 10th November ? 20th December 2015 Team members Jono Clarke, Daniel Joll,...

On the 17th – 18th of October we held the trials for the 2016-2019 intake for the New Zealand Alpine Team. Nine candidates are competing...

15 months ago I was recovering from surgery repairing my shattered ankle. Painkillers caused insomnia and vivid dreams featuring movie...

Currently there are two established dry tooling crags in Queenstown. Both of these are located at the Kelvin Heights end of the Kelvin...

Highlights from the annual Darrans winter climbing meet which wrapped up over the weekend. Where some of the best ice conditions seen in...

The synthetic puffy insulation jacket is a cornerstone insulation piece. I have had one in my bag for almost every trip I have done in the hills, for almost the last 10 years. It is extremely versatile and useful. It is my choice compared to a fleece or down jacket in most circumstances. It is warmer for the same weight than a fleece, as well as wind and water resistant. A good down jacket can be warmer for the weight, but with a sacrifice of robustness and performance when w

Zodiac on El Capitan is a great route to introduce you to the mid grade clean aid climbing. At C3 the route is hard enough to be...

A stiff pair of technical boots is amazing for slashing steps over short sections of snow without needing crampons, confidently edging on...

Squamish It's difficult to spin a particularly exciting yarn about endless cragging on perfect granite and words do little to truly...

I've been wearing these approach shoes for three months. Usage has included extended bouts of bush-bashing in soaking wet Fiordland...

I'll never forget that feeling of irrepressible euphoria I felt late one evening in the middle of May 2013, when I received an e-mail...

It has been several years since I felt Mapac had gloves in their range suitable for alpine climbing. I am pleased to say this is now...

In 2012, I lost my Jetboil virginity whilst walking the 30+ kilometres down the Dobson River in torrential rain, wearing plastic boots....