02 // HIGH-ALTITUDE ADRENALINE
Alpine Adrenaline
Glacier Crevasse Mountaineering & 800,000-Acre Heli-Skiing
// EXPEDITION CHARTER OVERVIEW
High-altitude operations designed for alpine enthusiasts. Drop into 800,000 acres of unrestricted Southern Alps powder, rope up with IFMGA-certified guides on the Tasman Glacier, and fly directly to the Harris Saddle to traverse the Routeburn's most technical high pass.
// DAY-BY-DAY VISUAL TIMELINE
Tasman Glacier Ice-Climbing & Crevasse Navigation
Heli-drop directly onto the active white expanse of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest river of ice. Rope up with your personal IFMGA-certified alpine guide, strap on technical crampons, and spend two days ice-climbing towering frozen seracs, exploring hidden electric-blue ice caves, and learning crevasse rescue techniques. Retire each night to a glass-fronted alpine shelter built on a sheer rock ridge, watching the stars wheel over Mt. Cook.
Southern Alps Unrestricted Heli-Skiing Operations
Wake up to crisp, sub-zero alpine air. Board your dedicated Eurocopter EC130 and launch into 800,000 acres of permitted, untouched powder across the Southern Alps. With no designated trails and infinite vertical feet, your guide will map custom powder runs matching your physical capability. Carve pristine slopes rarely touched by humans, concluding each day with mountain-top champagne and local high-country reserve tasting boxes.
Harris Saddle High Pass Technical Traverse
Bypass the multiple-day hiking trails. Fly directly to the high-altitude Harris Saddle (1,255m) on the famed Routeburn Track. Spend two days executing a technical ridge traverse across alpine scree, cascading waterfalls, and spectacular hanging valleys. Conclude the traverse by flying directly out to a private high-country sheep station, enjoying a slow-roasted local lamb rack and fine Central Otago pinot noir by a roaring open hearth.
// SUPPLIER DECOUPLING & CERTIFICATIONS
Our Exclusive Operator Access network
$19,500 NZD / person
Tailored for private groups of 2 to 4 guests
- ✓Dedicated standby helicopter hours and private Eurocopter charter
- ✓Private IFMGA-certified alpine guide for the entire expedition duration
- ✓Technical climbing gear, ice axes, crampons, avalanche safety packs, and trackers
- ✓Unrestricted heli-skiing passes and unlimited vertical drops
- ✓All luxury alpine lodge and high-altitude shelter accommodations
- ✓All gourmet meals, private chef catering, and premium high-altitude reserve dining