Aspiring Guides

Trip: Gillespie Pass - 4 Day

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What an adventure! Fortunately we chose Aspiring Guides as their experience and support was exceptional! Doug was extremely patient and empathetic, but also a lot of fun to be with. Highly recommend Aspiring Guides!

By Darl K. on April 14, 2025

Trip: Gillespie Pass - 4 Day

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Fabulous if a bit challenging. Really enjoyed our small group and Tarsh was excellent

By David B. on April 08, 2025

Trip: Custom Trip

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By Naomi S. on April 07, 2025

Trip: Gillespie Pass - 4 Day

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Doug and Aspiring Guides provided us with the perfect playbook of what a guided trip should look and feel like. Doug kept us very well informed about the weather options prior and during our trip which made it possible to confidently embark on the trip knowing that the weather could become a significant factor. It felt safe with the appropriate back up systems in place. Doug managed the group’s varying levels of confidence and experience really well and with his extensive connections with various other providers he created a safety bubble that meant we could fully experience the backcountry without putting anyone at risk. I would fully recommend Aspring Guides knowing that Doug established the standards and practices for safe mountain travel. The food was good and plentiful, the pre-trip meeting and gear assessment was very useful and set the stage for lighter packs. Thank you!

By Joline F. on April 06, 2025

Trip: Mt. Aspiring Ascent

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The trip and experience was unforgettable for my son and I. We were incredibly lucky to have Sooji and Simon as our guides. They were professional, capable and fun and ensured our safety at all times. The hut cuisine was superb and we were thankful for the gear that was lent to us. 5 stars!

By Jill M. on April 02, 2025

Trip: Gillespie Pass - 4 Day

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As a group of old friends we took on the Gillespie Circuit with the support of Doug, Tash and Jenny from Aspiring Guides - The trip was epic! Incredible scenery from start to finish capped off with a stunning jet boat ride home down the Wilkin river. The guides made a challenging tramp manageable, their patience and good humour coupled with a great deal of skill got us through a trip of a lifetime for which i will always be grateful. The guides shared a wealth of knowledge around the flora and bird life and taught simple techniques to help navigate the trail. The food was also top notch only outdown by the high quality banter. We will definitely be embarking on more adventures with Aspiring Guide - can't wait!

By Richard L. on March 30, 2025

Trip: Gillespie Pass - 4 Day

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Thankyou Aspiring Guides, Doug, Tash and Jenny for an amazing Gillespie Pass experience. Your support made a bucket list adventure in a special part of our beautiful great outdoors possible. I really appreciated your generous sharing of enthusiasm, knowledge and skills as you safely (and patiently!) shepherded us along an at times challenging route. Will definitely be back for more.

By Sharyn M. on March 29, 2025

Trip: Lake Nerine

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A fantastic 4 day trek doing the Cascade saddle route from the Rees and Dart valley. We did this trip instead of Lake Nerine as the weather forecast for majority of the 4 day period was for rain. Expertly managed and guided by Aspiring guides ( Grace ) as per last time ( I was trekking in the Aspiring Nat. Park, in March 2024 ) so this is my second trip with Aspiring Guides. Grace suggested an excellent alternative to Lake Nerine and it turned out to be a trip ( Rees and Dart valleys ) I have read about in an New Zealand Alpine journal in the mid 1970s. The weather and terrain of the route challenging but at no time did I feel uncomfortable, I was always well looked after by Grace. A wonderful trekking experience in this special part of the world. Hopefully after this trip, I may be able to "qualify" for the Rabbit's pass 4 day trek sometime in the future.

By Ed C. on March 20, 2025

Trip: Gillespie Pass - 4 Day

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By Janet P. on March 18, 2025

Trip: Gillespie Pass - 4 Day

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Gillespie pass was the perfect 4 day adventure. The days were long and challenging at times. The scenery was amazing. Highlights were lunch stop on top of Gillespie pass, swimming in lake crucible and at the waterfall at Siberia Hut. The jet boat was good fun. Our guide Monika was fabulous. Monika was knowledgeable, patient and caring. She was great company and couldn’t have looked after us better. Thank you Aspiring Guides, highly recommend Gillespie pass 4 day hike

By Sinead M. on March 06, 2025