Welcome to the web site of Independent Mountain Guides Ltd. We are based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Guided Family Snow shoeing Trips

Snow shoeing is an easy adventure exploring a very snowy alpine setting. It’s like walking in 4 wheel drive!... Fun for the whole family.

1 to 4 (max) ratio of your snow shoe guide to client. Very personalised service, experienced guides. Once you get the hang of your snow shoes you will be revelling in this fantastic activity.

Back Country Guided Ski & Snowboarding Trips

This is a special day spent skiing and or snow boarding in the back country of the Queenstown mountains. Access is via four wheel drive, cable car, or chair lift for sweat free elevation gain.

Avalanche Safety Courses | Weekend Mountaincraft Courses

Safety in the Mountains in paramount. If you intend to go backcountry touring you need to learn an Avalanche Safety Course. Learn about decisive decision making, the systematic approach, the use of avalanche transceivers.

Alpine Mountaineering skills are essential for climbing peaks and important while exploring the apline backcountry. Learn self arresting, cutting steps, cramponing, ice axe use, snow anchors, rope management, belaying, prussicking, abseiling, and moving together whilst roped up.

Other activities we offer:

• Film and commercial safety
• Himalayan guided trips to trekking peaks in Nepal
• Winter Alpine | Mountaineering Skills Programme
• Remarkables Triple Cone Mountaineering Challenge
• Single and multi pitch rockclimbing instruction
• Rope access work and commercial and industrial rigging

Please feel free to contact us for more information on specific topics.

e-mail:

Mobile 0274-140-544
Small Planet Sports . 17 Shotover Street
Queenstown . New Zealand

www.independentmountainguides.co.nz