Mount Cook heliskiing day trip
Join Taichiro Naka, a certified mountain guide, on this incredible tour on the untracked powder of New Zealand's highest peak.
MOUNTAIN RANGES
Southern Alps
DURATION
+1 Day
OFFER PERIOD
Jul - Sep
FITNESS LEVEL
intermediate
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
PAYMENT METHODS
Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!
Description
Description
Mount Cook (Aoraki, in Maori) is the highest mountain in New Zealand, with an elevation of 3,724 m. It is located in the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 140 important peaks.
This is the biggest heliskiing area in New Zealand. Are you up for an amazing outing with five epic runs?
Landing with our helicopter between spectacular ice caves will be just the beginning of an unforgettable experience. Depending on your level, I can take you to lines for beginners or for experts. Some of our favorites include runs with the largest vertical drops in the area: “Whip of Love” (1,300 m), or the longest one, Ridge Run (4 km).
Mount Cook was the location of outdoor scenes in the film “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”. Here, you will find the best snow quality in New Zealand and an imposing landscape characterized by beautiful glaciers. They cover 40% of the National Park. Some of them, like Tasman and Hooker, hang from the slopes of Mount Cook.
We guarantee 5 runs averaging 800 vertical meters, but you can arrange extra runs on the mountain. And if you want to extend your vacation for a couple of days, you will have an exclusive discount.
So, if you are ready to explore the Mount Cook area and try New Zealand’s top-quality powder snow, request to book this trip! I’ll be glad to guide you on this unforgettable winter adventure a world away from the crowds.
Price includes
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transportation start and back
- Helicopter drops as described
Price details
Prices include: 5 heliski runs / Picnic lunch / Safety equipment, including avalanche transceivers / Pick-ups from Mt Cook Village to the helipad (if required)
Extra run: NZ$110
Extra day= NZ$1,025 per day
Extra two days= NZ$995 per day
Secure your spot with just 25% payment
48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking
About the guide: Taichiro
About the guide: Taichiro
Taichiro
Mountain Guide
I grew up skiing in Hokkaido, the island of ‘Japow’ in Japan. I moved to New Zealand in 2001 and I live in Mount Cook village, where the centre of Southern Alps lies.
Since then I'm deeply in love with the natural environment that New Zealand can offer.
I'm an IFMGA-certified mountain guide and a member of New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. I guide all over the Southern Alps of NZ, especially rock climbing, alpine climbing, instruction courses in summer, heliskiing, ski touring, ice climbing in winter.
Please contact me if you are looking for an adventure in NZ both during the summer and during the winter.
Languages
Japanese | English
Certificates
NZMGA
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