Climbing the Super Couloir on Mt Blanc du Tacul via its classic direct start is a must do climb for many alpinists visiting the Chamonix...

You should have a crack at Sabre if you want something tough. By god, there's a mountain for you! G Hall-Jones to M Gill, c.a. 1958 In...

Aiguille Sans Nom Direct linking to Gabarrou Silvy The North Face of the Aiguille Sans Nom is one of the classic big faces of the...

The Carrington Rouse (originally known as the Rebuffet Terray) is a classic ice and mixed climb on the Aiguille Des Pelerins in the...

From what is admittedly a very limited amount of experience, there's one thing about first ascents which stands out to me. Perhaps I do...

Late spring and early summer often produce fine snow & ice conditions for mountaineering routes on our great peaks. Since the recent...

There is something aesthetic and satisfying about traversing over the top of a mountain and descending a different route. Whether on...

For almost three years now I have been climbing with the Tendon Master range of ropes. During this time I have used almost every style...

All of us find ourselves city bound from time to time. Here are some tips and tricks for staying mountain fit even during prolonged...

The Eiger North Face is one of the classic alpine routes in the world. Long, steep, committing and a story made famous by books like The...

“One of the classic climbs in the Alps, says Allan Uren in the Mt Aspiring Guidebook, talking about the South West Ridge of Mt Aspiring....

I feel warmth as it leaves my body. Cold plastic, warmed by a steady stream of 40 degree fluid. On a cold night there is mild relief...

For a climb which the guidebook describes as a classic ice climb, perhaps the finest in New Zealand? There's remarkably little...

We’re stoked to be able to announce the newest members of the New Zealand Alpine Team! Recently, we requested applications for the NZAT...

New Zealand Alpine Team Expedition Cerro Torre & Torre Egger 10th November ? 20th December 2015 Team members Jono Clarke, Daniel Joll,...

On the 17th – 18th of October we held the trials for the 2016-2019 intake for the New Zealand Alpine Team. Nine candidates are competing...

15 months ago I was recovering from surgery repairing my shattered ankle. Painkillers caused insomnia and vivid dreams featuring movie...

Currently there are two established dry tooling crags in Queenstown. Both of these are located at the Kelvin Heights end of the Kelvin...

Highlights from the annual Darrans winter climbing meet which wrapped up over the weekend. Where some of the best ice conditions seen in...

The synthetic puffy insulation jacket is a cornerstone insulation piece. I have had one in my bag for almost every trip I have done in...