Time of year - Spring, Early Summer and Winter

Our classic fly-in, fly-out Glacier Snowshoeing combines the excitement of exploring the mighty Tasman Glacier and two scenic flights. We fly by the famous Mt Cook Ski-planes to access the upper Tasman glacier region. Using these amazing aircraft, we are able to access and explore the world famous Tasman Glacier where it runs beside the biggest mountains in New Zealand, including Aoraki Mount Cook, and where it often creates spectacular  snow and ice formations.
Equipped with snowshoes and walking poles, we board our aircraft. Traveling high above the amazing icebergs of the Tasman Glacier Lake, we fly past the famous Hochstetter Ice Fall and the east face of Aoraki/Mount Cook.  We land on the upper Tasman Glacier, surrounded by a group of the most impressive mountains in New Zealand. And this is where we begin our adventure and exploration.

The landing site is situated on a remote and exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier, usually Upper Neve, Back Basins or Climber Col snow landing strips. Outfitted with specially designed equipment for these snow conditions by your guide, the adventure of hiking on the glacier begins. Your guide leads you on the glacier snowshoeing, which enables you to explore the amazing formations. Your guide will also give informative facts about the Tasman Glacier, how it flows and what makes the crevasses and sink-holes appear, as he/she guides you around them.
We meet at The Old Mountaineers’ Café Bar, next door to the DOC visitor information centre at 9am.

Cost: $4950.00 for a group of up to 5 people (weight limits apply)
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There are so many exciting features on the Tasman Glacier and the scenery of the Southern Alps will impress you beyond expectations. Weather permitting, glacier walking time is about two hours.
Please note that this is a natural and ever-changing environment, so there is no guarantee that specific features will be seen.
 

Fitness level required: moderate
Trip Duration: Approximately three - four hours
Cost: includes guide fee, aircraft flights, any gear you require, snowshoes, safety equipment, permit fees and GST.

Our guides are members of The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association
Contact: Southern Alps Guiding – ph: 0274 34 22 77. Email: mountcook@xtra.co.nz Situated at The Old Mountaineers Café, next door to the DOC Visitor Info Centre.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We reserve the right to cancel or change any part of any trip. This could be due to adverse snow, avalanche, mountain or weather conditions or any other mountain related scenario. We have a strict 24 hour cancellation policy which means that if WE cancel the trip due to any of the above conditions will give you a full refund. If you decide not to do the trip within 1 week of the trip start time for any reason (you sleep in, have a vehicle breakdown, an unexpected illness or injury etc) or we cancel your booking because of client unsuitability due to poor fitness or health there will be no refund. Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover all potential cancellation scenarios.

Southern Alps Guiding and Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd
Risk Disclosure Form

This activity takes place in remote and dynamic backcountry settings which are natural and unmodified. Our focus is on your safety and actively managing the risks - but we cannot anticipate or eliminate all risks. It is important you understand that as a participant you have joint responsibility in managing safety by firstly acknowledging that there are risks, and secondly that you acknowledge the importance of understanding and following all safety information and instructions. 
We ask you to carefully read the following Risk Disclosure Statement, and only sign if you understand the content and agree to abide by the terms outlined within this statement.
 

Risk Disclosure Statement

Understanding the risks
I accept that participation in this Activity inherently involves risks and hazards some of which are additional to those normally associated with Helicopter Skiing and Snowboarding, Alpine Trekking, Heli Hiking, Heli Trekking, Snowshoeing, Glacier Skiing, Mountaineering, Ski Mountaineering,  Ice Climbing, 4WD adventures, Glacier Walking, Boating/Kayaking, Stargazing and travel to and from and within any locations (“the Activities”)
In addition, I accept that added risks are involved when Filming and Photo shooting is carried out. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to: 
Natural Hazards - Avalanches, rock fall, ice fall, crevasses, collisions with unmarked natural features including rocks and vegetation, extreme or sudden changes in weather conditions (like heavy rain or snow and strong winds), cold and heat exposure, exposure to heights (cliffs and drop offs), earthquakes (including without limitation injury from natural or man-made structures, interaction with fauna (collision, bites or stings).
Man-Made Hazards - risks associated with air travel (including without limitation helicopter crash or accident or injury from collision with helicopter spinning rotor blades), vehicle travel, travel on water in boats or helicopters, remoteness of locations and access to external rescue services, additional risks of “The Activities” operations with one guide and collisions with others.
I also accept that these risks, dangers and hazards involve the possibility of personal injury, emotional trauma, death, property damage and loss which may affect me, my family and friends. I am aware that participating in the guided activities offered by Southern Alps Guiding Ltd or Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd can be hazardous if they are not conducted with care, control and responsibility. Knowing the risks, I still wish to participate in the activity and I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, however caused.

 

Medication/health conditions

I understand it is my responsibility to disclose any conditions (health or otherwise) that may affect the safety and enjoyment of myself and those around me.
I have informed the staff of Southern Alps Guiding Ltd and Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd (or will, prior to undertaking the activity) of any medical conditions, previous injuries and any medication I am currently taking which may affect my ability to undertake the activity/activities I have booked with Southern Alps Guiding Ltd or Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd. 
I confirm I am physically fit and able to participate in the activities and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
I consent to receive any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary by Southern Alps Guiding Ltd or Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd in the event of injury, accident or illness while undertaking the activity.

Drugs, alcohol and smoking

I agree that I cannot be under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or drugs or medication which may in any way impair my ability to undertake the activity.
I agree to not bring any smoking devices including but not limited to cigarettes, vapes and lighters.

 

Conditions of participating in activity

I agree to follow all instructions and rules by Southern Alps Guiding Ltd or Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd guides, pilots and other staff at all times.  
I agree to seek clarification if I do not understand any instructions or rules, or the content of safety briefings. 
I accept that if I do not adhere to the instructions and rules, or if I act dangerously, recklessly or in a way that might endanger myself or others, Southern Alps Guiding Ltd or Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd may remove me from the activity. If this occurs, I acknowledge I will not receive a refund. This is necessary to ensure my safety and the safety of others.
I accept that Southern Alps Guiding Ltd or Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd reserves the right to cancel this activity if it becomes concerned for my safety, or the safety of another person.
I agree to wear appropriate clothing and use/wear all safety clothing and equipment (as required by the guide) at all times when participating.

Participant Acceptance

I agree that by completing and signing a Southern Alps Guiding Ltd and Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Ltd Risk Disclosure Form that I accept all the statements and terms in the Risk Disclosure Statement and wish to proceed with the activity at my own risk.  

Participant name*

First Name:    

Last Name:

Participant date of birth:

Date:

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By signing this form I accept all the statements and terms in this document and wish to proceed with the activity at my own risk.  *

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If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the contents of the Risk Disclosure Statement, please contact our team at info@mtcook.com or call 0274342277 prior to signing this form.