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Alpine training in Australia
While there may be a lacking of high mountains or ice and mixed climbing, with some imagination, there is no shortage of opportunities to...
nzalpineteam
Oct 21, 20168 min read
South Face Mt Hicks – Curver
A trip up the Hooker Glacier to Empress Hut is one of the must do Kiwi alpine experiences for any visiting or local mountaineer. When I...
nzalpineteam
Sep 12, 20164 min read
NZAT Ice Training Camp
As part of our training for the up and coming team trip to Canada, the team spent the weekend prior to the Remarkables Ice and Mixed...
nzalpineteam
Sep 5, 20164 min read
Remarkables Ice & Mixed Festival 2016
Now in its fifth year running, the Remarkables Ice & Mixed Festival is becoming a must-attend event on the NZ climbing calendar! Climbers...
nzalpineteam
Aug 31, 20167 min read
Choosing the right climbing rope
There is no rope that does every job. Therefore when building your selection of climbing ropes here are a few points to consider. As an...
nzalpineteam
Jul 22, 20163 min read
Peru Expedition 27 May – 30 June 2016
Menu Trip Summary and Four New Routes on Taulliraju Photo Album About the Expedition Itinerary Costs Packing List Sponsors List Press...
nzalpineteam
May 25, 201622 min read
Press Release: NZAT Peru Expedition 2016
Press Release 19 May 2016 Departing on the 27th May, the Expedition Climbers? Club (ECC) 2016 Peru Expedition will be the largest...
nzalpineteam
May 18, 20162 min read
Ozymandias Direct – Mt Buffalo
It all started at the ‘Death Stairs’, a flight of 250 steps above Coogee beach, Sydney. The endorphins were obviously running rampant...
nzalpineteam
Apr 6, 20168 min read
Super Couloir Direct Mt Blanc du Tacul Beta
Climbing the Super Couloir on Mt Blanc du Tacul via its classic direct start is a must do climb for many alpinists visiting the Chamonix...
nzalpineteam
Mar 1, 20162 min read
North Buttress of Sabre, Standard Route
You should have a crack at Sabre if you want something tough. By god, there's a mountain for you! G Hall-Jones to M Gill, c.a. 1958 In...
nzalpineteam
Feb 16, 20165 min read
Aiguille Sans Nom North Face Direct linking to Gabarrou Silvy
Aiguille Sans Nom Direct linking to Gabarrou Silvy The North Face of the Aiguille Sans Nom is one of the classic big faces of the...
nzalpineteam
Feb 1, 20162 min read
The Carrington Rouse
The Carrington Rouse (originally known as the Rebuffet Terray) is a classic ice and mixed climb on the Aiguille Des Pelerins in the...
nzalpineteam
Jan 31, 20162 min read
The Progeny: A First Ascent of the West Ridge of Percy Smith
From what is admittedly a very limited amount of experience, there's one thing about first ascents which stands out to me. Perhaps I do...
nzalpineteam
Jan 18, 20164 min read
Summer Alpine Climbing – Aspiring, Douglas & Aoraki
Late spring and early summer often produce fine snow & ice conditions for mountaineering routes on our great peaks. Since the recent...
nzalpineteam
Jan 13, 20165 min read
Aoraki South Face – Grand Traverse and Tasman Syme-Silberhorn
There is something aesthetic and satisfying about traversing over the top of a mountain and descending a different route. Whether on...
nzalpineteam
Jan 7, 20166 min read
Tendon Master 7.8mm Half Rope Review
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...
nzalpineteam
Jan 7, 20162 min read
City Fitness
All of us find ourselves city bound from time to time. Here are some tips and tricks for staying mountain fit even during prolonged...
nzalpineteam
Jan 2, 201610 min read
Eiger North Face 1938 Route Winter Ascent Beta and Free Topo
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...
nzalpineteam
Jan 2, 20163 min read
South West Ridge of Mt Aspiring
“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....
nzalpineteam
Dec 30, 20156 min read
The Golden Shower
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...
nzalpineteam
Dec 13, 20154 min read
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