Aspiring Guides

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

Alpine climbing, skiing/snowboarding & hiking in New Zealand's Southern Alps.

16/10/2026

Always a season highlight - Black Peak Basecamp with . Thanks to all who attended this year, we're already looking forward to what next season brings.

Follow along on social media and our newsletter for next year's winter event series!

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Yet another chef’s kiss on last week’s glacier touring trip 🤌🏻 Guide: Adam Cotterell
07/10/2026

Yet another chef’s kiss on last week’s glacier touring trip 🤌🏻

Guide: Adam Cotterell

This could be you! Recent snaps from an epic trip to Pioneer Hut compliments of Tom Willmott We have 1 space available f...
23/09/2026

This could be you! Recent snaps from an epic trip to Pioneer Hut compliments of Tom Willmott

We have 1 space available for our September 30th-October 4th glacier trip. $3,300 which includes guide, food, heli, hut, glacier equipment, and transport. Last space available for the 2026 season.

Email [email protected] to make it yours!

That’s a wrap on Black Peak Basecamp 2026.We had two pretty special days in the mountains, upskilling, exploring new ter...
13/09/2026

That’s a wrap on Black Peak Basecamp 2026.

We had two pretty special days in the mountains, upskilling, exploring new terrain and making the most of some very good spring corn 🌽⛷️.

A huge thanks to everyone who joined us and brought the energy, and to our Aspiring Guides team ( ) for sharing their knowledge and helping everyone push their skiing and backcountry skills a little further.

And, of course, a big thank you to The North Face - Australia & New Zealand and b.effect brewing company for helping us bring another Black Peak Basecamp to life.
Good snow, good people, plenty learned.

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Something from the Aspiring Guides archives for your Friday. Check out our info books from the 1990-1991 and 1993-1994 s...
03/09/2026

Something from the Aspiring Guides archives for your Friday. Check out our info books from the 1990-1991 and 1993-1994 seasons!

While our logos may be slightly less pink, our focus is still to guide adventurers to new heights and inspire them to step beyond what was thought possible.

27/08/2026

We are two weeks away from Black Peak Basecamp and the snow is being delivered! Don’t miss out on this epic opportunity to join us at Black Peak for our favourite event of the year with The North Face Australia & NZ. September 12 & 13th, link in bio to lock it in. Use code PACKGIVEAWAY when booked to be entered to win a North Face Snowmad 34L pack. See you in the pow.

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26/08/2026

The snow is absolutely stacking and we are just two weeks out from our Black Peak Basecamp event with The North Face Australia & NZ ! We still have space available, don’t miss out on our favourite event of the year. Link in bio to book, see you in the pow.
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We are once again overwhelmed with the incredible uptake on our Women's Backcountry Weekend running September 19th & 20t...
20/08/2026

We are once again overwhelmed with the incredible uptake on our Women's Backcountry Weekend running September 19th & 20th! We have limited spaces remaining for this incredible weekend of learning in a supportive women-led environment. Claim your spot before they are gone.

Learn more & book: https://www.aspiringguides.com/trips/womens-backcountry-weekend

It's been a massive few weeks on the tools for our team with loads of trips heading out the door. With a nice winter top...
20/08/2026

It's been a massive few weeks on the tools for our team with loads of trips heading out the door. With a nice winter top-up on it's way, we are gearing up for more! Here are a few highlights from the team last week: Intro to mountaineering skills, avalanche courses, two days of town-based touring and an epic Black Peak Hut trip!

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