The Macpac New Zealand Alpinist of the Year awards are judged over the 12-month period that follows the previous year's Remarkables Ice...

"Elysium" Grade VI, 6 (AI5), 750m. On the South Face of Mt Suter (2094m) in the Darran Mountains, solo first ascent, Ben Dare, July 12,...

This is a straight forward article with all the facts you need for climbing the Lesueur route on the North Face of Les Drus. To follow...

After our first exhausting failed effort on Punta Herron, our motivation for a second attempt was drained, none of us thought we would be...

The following outlines our acclimatization schedule, climbing equipment and clothing used for an ascent of the North Face of Cholatse. ...

The ice hammock is a relatively new invention and although it’s a great idea and works well, it’s unlikely that any outdoor company is...

I recently snuck off from a social tramping trip to the Copland Hot Pools to make a solo ascent of the West Ridge of Mt Sefton. The...

Eyeing the next thin slot above, I jammed my fingers in deep and wedged them into the constriction. Far above my last piece of...

What is the New Zealand Alpine Team? The New Zealand Alpine Team is an ongoing initiative of the Expedition Climbers Club Inc. born from...

The Expedition Climbers Club Inc., as administrators of the New Zealand Alpine Team, wish to announce the commencement of an independent...

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of two team members Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand. Over ANZAC Weekend Conor and Sarwan...

The Expedition Climbers Club (ECC) recently organised a rock climbing trip to Cloudy Peak in late February this year with the intention...

It is not always possible to hear your climbing partner. We want to have a system of communication that does not rely on verbal calls,...