Aspiring Guides

Aspiring Guides Since 1990, Aspiring Guides has been guiding in the spectacular New Zealand Southern Alps and beyond.

Alpine climbing, skiing, hiking and trekking in New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Day trip from Wānaka to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park ✔️ and his client snuck in a day of climbing this weekend in the we...
16/06/2026

Day trip from Wānaka to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park ✔️
and his client snuck in a day of climbing this weekend in the weather window. A great day out and well worth the travel.

We know winter isn’t quite here yet, but when it arrives, we want you to be prepared! Due to high demand, we’ve just rel...
15/06/2026

We know winter isn’t quite here yet, but when it arrives, we want you to be prepared! Due to high demand, we’ve just released an additional ASC1 course in July. Grab yourself a spot on this course before it sells out! New course dates are Saturday July 18th & Sunday July 19th.

It’s time to book and get you ready for what’s to come this winter! ❄️

Chief guide out on the rock this week with a keen group of teens! 🧗☀️ Sunny June days make for perfect climbing and tra...
12/06/2026

Chief guide out on the rock this week with a keen group of teens! 🧗☀️ Sunny June days make for perfect climbing and training conditions!

Winter is here - and so is our first Backcountry Awareness Night 🗻Join IFMGA mountain guide and athlete Will Rowntree fo...
11/06/2026

Winter is here - and so is our first Backcountry Awareness Night 🗻

Join IFMGA mountain guide and athlete Will Rowntree for a free community evening focused on trip planning, smart decision-making and real-world experience in the mountains.

Whether you’re new to touring or a season rider, come connect with your community and head into the hills a little sharper!

→Thursday, June 25 - 7pm at b.social
→Free entry, but a donation to SARDA is encouraged
→Raffle tickets on the night with prizes from The North Face, Icebreaker, BCA and b.effect brewing co. All proceeds to SARDA

Register at the link in bio.

The best time to learn avalanche safety is now. Before the really good snow comes. Before your standing on the slope mak...
11/06/2026

The best time to learn avalanche safety is now.

Before the really good snow comes. Before your standing on the slope making a call. Before someone in your group is counting on you to know what to do.

Book your Mountain Safety Council accredited ASC with Aspiring Guides this winter, with course options including:
→ 1.5-Day ASC Level 1
→ 2.5-Day ASC Level 1 + Intro to Touring
→ 4-Day ASC Level 2 (Hut-based or town-based)

Enquire and learn about all mountain courses on offer at the link in bio 🔗

An epic winter hut trip? You won’t find a better spot to discover what making your own tracks is all about.Our 4-Day Bla...
11/06/2026

An epic winter hut trip? You won’t find a better spot to discover what making your own tracks is all about.

Our 4-Day Black Peak touring trip is a pure backcountry experience, taking you far beyond the bounds of any ski resort, with accommodation at Aspiring Guides’ private hut.

Learn more about this experience and other available hut trips this winter with Aspiring Guides. Link in bio 🔗

July and August at Aspiring Guides are filling up fast. Here’s what’s still available right now:4-Day Black Peak Hut Tri...
10/06/2026

July and August at Aspiring Guides are filling up fast. Here’s what’s still available right now:

4-Day Black Peak Hut Trip (Intermediate-Advanced)
→ Jul 17–20: 2 spots
→ Aug 7–10: 1 spot
→ Aug 14–17: 2 spots

3-Day Intro to Mountaineering Skills Course (Beginner)
→ Jul 3–5: 1 spot

1.5-Day Avalanche Skills Course (ASC) Level 1 (Beginner)
→ Aug 10–11: 1 spot

2.5-Day ASC Level 1 + Intro to Backcountry (Beginner)
→ Jul 24–26: 3 spots
→ Aug 14–16: 3 spots

Other dates available on our website - link in bio to see more and enquire.

❄️ Dreaming of bigger mountain adventures?Start your mountaineering journey this winter with our 3-Day Intro Mountaineer...
08/06/2026

❄️ Dreaming of bigger mountain adventures?

Start your mountaineering journey this winter with our 3-Day Intro Mountaineering Skills Course

Designed for beginners, this course will help you master the basics, build confidence, and develop the essential skills needed to move safely through snowy alpine terrain.

From cramponing and ice axe skills to rope management, safety systems and alpine movement this is your chance to take the first step into the world of mountaineering.

Winter dates are filling fast, don’t miss out!

🔗 Book now via the link in bio

Wānaka & Queenstown locals! We’re stoked to be offering $300pp off our 4-Day Black Peak Hut Trip this winter when you bo...
01/05/2026

Wānaka & Queenstown locals! We’re stoked to be offering $300pp off our 4-Day Black Peak Hut Trip this winter when you book in May. If you’ve been thinking about booking your next backcountry trip, now’s the time!

Limited spaces available, so rally your crew for a private trip or message our team to join a public group. See you in the backcountry.

Use promo code LOCALMAY26.

T&Cs apply. Standard booking terms and cancellation policies of Aspiring Guides apply. Proof of Wānaka or Queenstown residency will be requested at the time of booking or prior to trip departure.

Our Black Peak Overnight trip has been a favourite this summer!Come and join us for an unforgettable alpine adventure. E...
15/04/2026

Our Black Peak Overnight trip has been a favourite this summer!

Come and join us for an unforgettable alpine adventure. Each season offers a unique way to explore this local yet remote terrain. Enjoy summer and autumn hiking, or winter and spring backcountry ski touring, splitboarding, or snowshoeing—there’s something for everyone!

Cosy up at night in front of the woodfire in our private four-bed alpine hut, nestled beneath the summit of Black Peak, for a truly memorable, off-the-beaten-track experience.

🔗Check out more information via the link in the bio, or get in touch with the team today to book your next Black Peak adventure!

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58 McDougall Street
Wanaka
9305

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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+64273010466

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