Where is mitre peak in new zealand

People did not believe Dennistoun, who claimed to have built a cairn on the peak to which he had fixed his handkerchief. Those facts were confirmed by the next successful climbers in There are six routes up to Mitre Peak, and most climbers start by getting a boat to Sinbad Bay.

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Our team is here to help! How long have Adventure Consultants been in operation? Adventure Consultants commenced operations in and has been guiding internationally ever since. You can read the full story of the company on the AC History page. A few outfitters claim to have the same level of experience and prestige as Adventure Consultants.

In this league, what makes you the first choice for your climbers? As a New Zealand company leading clients to the summit of Mount Everest , we are renowned for our expertise at high altitude and the expansive logistics that are necessary to be able to be extraordinarily successful guiding in such extreme environments.

We maintain such high standards by focusing on quality and by attracting the best guiding and headquarters administration staff in the business. What showers and washing clothes will be available?

At our Wye Creek Camp and standard New Zealand alpine huts , there are no showers or clothes washing facilities. What food will be available? During your trip or course, we will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks and ample hot and cold drinks to keep you well-nourished and hydrated. We can cater for a variety of diets and with the convenience of flying in and out of the mountains, we are able to provide a good variety of fresh goods, protein sources and produce.

What is the food like? All of our NZ guides are proficient cooks who aim to prepare high-quality popular dishes that are filling and nutritious. Please indicate any special dietary requirements on your application form, so that we can take this into consideration when planning. What are the NZ Mountain huts like? Can I have my own room? NZ offers some fantastic huts in amazing locations and most often these provide dormitory style bunk rooms and communal kitchens. Toilets are 'long drops' and many are famous for their views!

Expect to share the huts with other like-minded climbers. Read more on our New Zealand Alpine Huts page. Do I need to arrive the day before the trip starts?

And when should I book my flight to leave? With an early start on Day 1, we do ask that you arrive at least one day prior to your trip start.

Would you be interested in climbing Mitre Peak? Let us know in the comments section below. Considering it and have questions?

Love this post! Thank you for the inspiring photos and jaw-dropping views. Now I can daydream properly from my desk. Jill Thanks! Cheers for the RT too. Graham Thanks mate! Highly recommended even to the halfway point above the bushline. Having seen Mitre Peak from the end of Milford Track which was easily the most fantastic hike of my life , these pictures make me wish I could go back and try that mountain now! Great photos! Matthew Thanks mate! Gorg pictures, friend!

Got your tweet…and am considering NZ next year for Holy Week. Ten or 12 days to get out there should be enough from Spain, right? Cat Thanks! DOOO come visit!! Awesome article, those pictures really made my heart pound like I was there myself.

Looks like an awesome achievement and it tells a great story. David Thanks! This looks SO epic. These photos are breathtaking! You have inspired me to try and make it to New Zealand and try and experience some of these places myself! I just want to say how much this blew my mind — I had no idea you could climb this like if it was allowed or even possible.

It seems like almost everyone I talk to I tell about this story and how your pictures just keep getting higher and higher. So jealous… Milford Sound is probably one my favourite spots on Earth! I would love to explore New Zealand but some of those photos and climbs scare me a little! I was in Milford recently and never knew you could do this climb.. Did you go with a mountaineering crew? It looks so good, I love the place. Matt, I run the kayak company in Milford sound and just to clarify, we do not hire kayaks.

We provide a water taxi service and your website is one I will be recommending everyone to look at when they go to climb it. Well done with the photos and description. I have climbed mitre peak 3 times by myself and an aborted mission with my girlfriend because of the exposure and not to take anything away from a lucky few who have made it as far a your team, I have to have bragging rights as I climbed mitre peak in just under 4 hours in bare feet, got bushed on the foot still on the way down so the down climb took 5 and a bit hours.

Your guide will organise breakfast, lunch, and dinner for you when you are in the mountains. Your guide will cook your meals on a basic mountain stove but you will impressed by what is possible! Aircraft access fees to the high camp on Mitre Peak are included in the trip costs.

From the high camp on Mitre Peak it is a 5 hour walk out down to the boat. Flying out from high camp is also an option. The cost of the flight out is additional to the cost of the trip. Knife edge ridges and huge exposure. Climb this iconic New Zealand mountain located in Milford Sound.

Day 1 On the first day of the trip your guide will meet you at your accommodation at 8. Day 4 Dawn start on the ascent of Mitre Peak. Day 5 Flight back to Milford Sound. Drive back to Queenstown. Additional booking conditions These are additional conditions to our standard booking terms and conditions. Experience required Ideally you have a strong hiking background and a high level of fitness for this trip.

Accomodation during the trip On the Mitre Peak climbing trip we use Homer Hut as our base camp, this dormitory style hut is owned and operated by the New Zealand Alpine Club.

Daily trip logistics Every day in the mountains is different with changing weather, snowpack, and access conditions.