During the summer months of November to April, the route is most free of snow.
Mountaineering Day Trips
Single Cone Climb
Overview
The Single Cone Climb offers fun and immersive scrambling and jaw-dropping exposure and views down to Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu. In summer or winter, is a great introductory climb with a few roped pitches of climbing near the top that are abseiled on descent and accessible as day trip from Wanaka and Queenstown.
Winter provides shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures. This makes the route more demanding requiring a full range of mountaineering techniques and the ability to move efficiently over snow and mixed ground.
Itinerary
1 Day
We can meet in Wanaka or Queenstown and drive up the access road to the Remarkables ski field. A short walk to Lake Alta brings your first sight of the objective. This area was used as a filming location for Lord of the Rings and Vertical Limit. The route can take between 6 and 10 hours depending on conditions. At the end of the day before descending back down from the summit of Single Cone towards the lake and car park.
Equipment
You will need suitable outdoor clothing.
All the technical equipment, including mountaineering boots can be provided.
Difficulty & Fitness
Fitness
Ascents and descents of up to 500m and up to 15km distance per day. 10 – 15kg packs. 6 – 8 hours.
Technical Skills
No previous mountaineering or rock climbing experience is required.
Dates & Pricing
Availability
Get in touch or register interest for private trips.
Pricing
Inclusions & Exclusions
Includes: Price GST, guide fees, compliance costs, transport from Wanaka, and safety equipment
Testimonials
[Our guide] was very easy going and understood what we wanted out of the guiding experience. He made everything feel comfortable and allowed us to push our limits whenever we wanted. He understood our personal climbing experience and tailored the experience to our level and desires. I would recommend Wanaka Mountain Guides and Jordan to anyone looking to explore the climbing in the Remarkables.
— Jon, Remarkables Day Trip
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