At 2340m Mt Franklin is the highest peak in Nelson Lakes and requires a long approach. You need to be fit enough to make the 8.5 hr walk to the Blue Lake Hut, climb next day, and 8.5hr walk out the day after. Take some time off and have a crack at bagging this one. The climbing itself is not very technical. Winter conditions will add some spice, so you will need to be confident with ice axe and crampons, comfortable in avalanche terrain, and prepared for changeable weather. Contact Russell: [email protected]
Intermediate
Alpine
The highest point in the Seaward Kaikouras Manakau is a very big non technical climb. Good fitness required. Saturday climb Surveyor Spur and camp in reach of snow to melt for water. Sunday climb Manakau and return home. Contact Neil: [email protected]
Intermediate
Alpine
Ben Winnubst memorial trip. Join us for a trip to Mt Kehu to remember Ben and all that he did for the alpine community. Kehu was Ben’s favourite peak for good reason. Options for all abilities, camping.Good fitness required. Contact Jerome: [email protected]
Basic
Alpine
A fine weekend trip on the West Coast. Commence south of Hari Hari, easy scramble up to the campsite, then snow plod/crampon onto a snowy summit. Terrific views to Main Divide – south, east and west to the Tasman Sea. Contact Seb: [email protected]
Intermediate
Alpine
No plans for your long weekend, come join us on a trip to climb Hopeless and Cupola from Cupola hut, experience on steep exposed terrain essential. Contact Hamish: [email protected]
Advanced
Alpine