Remarkables Guided Climbing Trip Notes

REMARKABLES GUIDED CLIMBING

2021 TRIP NOTES REMARKABLES GUIDED CLIMBING TRIP NOTES

2021 TRIP DETAILS Dates: Available on demand, year round Duration: 1 or 2 days Departure: ex Wanaka or Queenstown, New Zealand Price: From NZ$890 per person

Excellent climbing in an awe-inspiring backdrop. Photo: Guy Cotter

The jewel in Southern Alps and one of Queenstown’s most understated adventure destinations, the Remarkables Range is the perfect place to stage a quick mountaineering getaway. With easy access from the bustle of town, this stunning natural arena is the perfect location to join some of New Zealand’s top guides for an unforgettable shot of climbing action.

TRIP OVERVIEW OUR GUIDES

Join our experienced team for an incredible foray into Professional and experienced mountain guides run all the mountains, as we show you the best of the rock, ice of our trips. Adventure Consultants has a commitment or snow in the Southern Alps Remarkables Range. With to ensuring the highest standard of instruction and easy access from the busy hub of Queenstown and its guiding practices and we only employ guides who international airport, this is the perfect day excursion or share our philosophy. Our guides will offer you the best overnight camp in a stunning and rugged range. possible experience, and a safe and enjoyable time.

We climb at a 1:1 guide-to-climber ratio to enjoy as Our guides are all NZMGA and/or IFMGA internationally many opportunities for winter peaks and technical qualified. They have been trained and assessed through climbing as possible, with options for mixed and ice the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association, and routes such as Cookies & Cream, Touchdown and more. operate to the high standards and guidelines set out by This focused and personalised private trip allows you the association. to maximise a limited time window with exhilarating climbing led by world-class local guides. TEAM SIZE For our 1-day trips, if your designated trip date is not appropriate due to weather or conditions, we will also This trip is guided exclusively at a 1:1 guide-to-climber offer a single day contingency for the following day. ratio for maximum focus and flexibility.

We operate this trip in the Remarkables Mountain Range, a stunning climbing arena which dominates the skyline of Queenstown below. The range is home to a wide selection of world-class rock, ice and mixed routes, all within close proximity and easy access from town. EQUIPMENT

Climbing in the Southern Alps requires the highest quality clothing and equipment due to the potential extremes of weather conditions. Our focus is on having Drinking in the views. Photo: Suze Kelly the essential clothing and equipment while keeping your pack as light as possible.

Your guide will go through an equipment checklist with you at the beginning of your trip. Actual equipment taken may vary subject to seasonal weather and route conditions. All group equipment, including ropes and cooking equipment, will be provided by Adventure Consultants. TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

For trips originating in Queenstown, your guide will meet you at 8.30am at the base of the Remarkables Ski Field Road. Our Wanaka based trips also begin at 8.30am from our office. Please contact us if you A variety of levels of technical difficulty. Photo: Guy Cotter have any difficulties with transport and we can liaise with you about an appropriate pick up time from your accommodation.

Air New Zealand and Qantas/Jetstar provide daily services to Queenstown from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch airports. There are also direct flights from most major Australian cities.

A shuttle service operates several times daily between Queenstown and Wanaka (approximately one hour driving time and at a cost from NZ$35 each way), check https://www.ritchies.co.nz/wanaka for details. Bus services also operate daily between Christchurch and Wanaka (approximately 6 hours travel time). Pristine alpine climbing a short distance from town. Photo: Guy Cotter Our 2-Day trip will spend a night in the mountains either in a snow camp or bivy, from where we can make an early start to make the most of a second full day of climbing! FITNESS & HEALTH

To make the most of your climbing experience, we encourage you to work on your fitness prior to the trip. Your guide places special focus on fitness levels and will regulate the pace accordingly.

Our registration form requests that you declare any medical problems you may have and any medication you may be taking. Any information you supply will be treated as confidential. Home to a variety of challenging alpine rock climbs. Photo: Guy Cotter

Contents Copyright © Adventure Consultants Ltd 2020 3 Bank: Bank of New Zealand PRICE For the Account of: Adventure Consultants Limited Account Number: 02 0673 0043443 00 The trip fees are detailed below, prices are per person Account Type: NZ Dollars and in New Zealand dollars: We also accept your payment by credit card (Visa, Mastercard and Amex) plus a 3% card charge. RATIO 1 DAY 2 DAYS

1:1 NZ$890 NZ$1,700 CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY A trip member may then cancel their participation on NOTE: All prices are subject to change without notice. the following basis:

The price of your trip includes the following: • Cancellations outside of 60 days incur a NZ$250 cancellation fee. • Guide and permit fees • For cancellations made within 60 days of the trip • All trip related meals (2-Day trip only) commencement date, we reserve the right to retain • Group technical equipment such as ropes, tents and stoves 50% of the full fee. • Avalanche rescue equipment • For cancellations made within 30 days of the trip • Transport ex Wanaka or Queenstown commencement date, we reserve the right to retain • 15% NZ Goods and Services Tax 75% of the full fee. • For cancellations within 15 days of the departure date The price of your trip does not include: a cancellation fee of 100% of the full fee applies.

• Meals and snacks (1-day trip only) We recommend you take out trip cancellation insurance • Personal equipment (clothing, sleeping bag, water) via your travel agent if you wish to be covered against • Ski touring equipment (skis with touring binding, cancellation due to medical or personal reasons. skins and poles) If you require more information, please contact us at: REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DETAILS Adventure Consultants Ltd PO Box 739 Book your Remarkables Guided Climbing trip Wanaka 9343 online and forward your payment at https://www. New Zealand adventureconsultants.com/expeditions/new-zealand- ascents/remarkables-guided-climbing/book-now. Phone: +64 3 443 8711 Email: [email protected] All payments should be made by bank transfer to the Web: www.adventureconsultants.com following bank and account:

Adventure Consultants is affiliated to the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA), New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) and a corporate member of the American Alpine Club (AAC). Adventure Consultants is a supporter of the dZi Foundation in Nepal for their ‘Revitalise a Village’ programmes.

Adventure Consultants perform to IFMGA/UIAGM standards and are world leaders in high altitude guiding.