Adventure Dynamics, Mt Taranaki Mountain Guides New Plymouth
GUIDING
Adventure Dynamics provides professional guiding on and around Mt. Taranaki/Egmont, a spectacular 2518m high volcano. Suitable for the novice or experienced mountaineer, skier, hiker and climber, both summer and winter. Guiding and instruction also on Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park.
Mt Taranaki/Egmont WINTER - The effect of winter on Mount Taranaki is stunning. At over 2500 metres above sea level but right on the west coast, the mountain receives the full blast of the moist airflow off the Tasman sea.
The result is an extravagant covering of ice and snow, and scenery that will take your breath away.
Our world class guided trips take you safely through this landscape to the summit or however far the mountain will let us go. No experience is required because you will receive enough instruction and you will be firmly attached to the guide with a rope. You will need the right gear and at least a moderate level of fitness. Ropes, crampons, helmet and ice axe are standard necessities and can be provided.
For the extreme adventurer, there is plenty of steep snow and ice that will put you to the test.
The round trip may take from 8 to 10 hours with a welcome break at the Taranaki Alpine Club Lodge part of the way up.
The mountain has great mana which must be respected. Sometimes its wise to stay low and
not go to the top. This depends on the weather, the mountain conditions and you.
Numbers in the winter are normally restricted to no more than two clients per guide.
Mt Taranaki/Egmont SUMMER - Get off the beaten track and experience the wild flowers and magical rock formations.There is a huge range of routes up the mountain suitable for the first timer to those who return for more. Enjoy the fantastic sights from the top with views of Ruapehu and even the Kaikoura Range in the South Island. The expedition will take the average person about 5 - 6 hours to summit and another 3 - 4 to descend the 1600m climb. However, we often punctuate the trip with a stop at the Taranaki Alpine Club Lodge for a top-up of water/coffee and chocolate biscuits.
Other Guided Adventures on Mt Taranaki
- Alpine experience: stay low and check out the herb-fields with alpine flowers, interesting lava formations, take photos. Or in the winter, try out walking with crampons and experience the magic of winter.
- Rock scrambling: stay low and enjoy the exposure of scrambling along the top of Humphries Castle while being safely tied to a rope. Abseil off the end.
- Rock climbing: try your hand a climbing real rock. Taranaki has some of the best rock around. For those already into climbing, come and try a different area.
- Ice climbing: sometimes we don’t need to go far to try this one out. For the more
experienced, we head higher and the choice is unlimited.
- Ski guiding: for experience skiers only. Occasionally through the winter, but mostly in spring, the snow is perfect for skiing or boarding. This is your chance to experience the real alpine slopes under the supervision of a guide who knows the mountain and the conditions. No queues, no crowds, no little kids skiing through your legs.
INSTRUCTION
Education is an integral part of the Adventure Dynamics philosophy. Everything we do incorporates a certain amount of teaching. From personal goal setting; navigation; zonation; weather systems affecting NZ; technical alpine skills or river rescue – it’s all important.
CONSULTANCY
Team building courses can be designed and run for your company, club or your school. Also, with so many years’ involvement in the industry, we can help you develop or audit your safety management plans.
Adventure Dynamics, Mt Taranaki Mountain Guides New Plymouth Enquiry Form
Address:
PO Box 6035
New Plymouth
Phone: +64 6 751 3589
Mobile: +6427 248 7858
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RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to change.
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