Knowledge Base

A full range of conditions and temperatures can be expected in the New Zealand mountains over the summer.…

Snowstakes are most commonly used in the heavily glaciated New Zealand mountains to build anchors. The vertical mid-clip…

Ski and splitboard touring equipment has improved very quickly in recent years and has made it much more…

Ski and snowboard mountaineering combines the skills of both touring and mountaineering, and therefore requires a range of…

Ice climbing venues, hazards and gear consideration for ice climbing in New Zealand.

Crevasse rescue techniques for glacier ski and split-board touring including building snow anchors and hauling.