Aspiring Guides

About Us

5.0 (41 reviews)
Founded in 1990, Aspiring Guides is a professional mountain guiding company that has been taking people on mountain adventures for almost 30 years. Our base is Wanaka in New Zealand's South Island. Our local playground includes the breathtakingly beautiful Southern Alps including the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area that encompasses Mt Aspiring, Fiordland, Westland and Aoraki / Mt Cook National Parks. This provides endless opportunities for adventures and our trips will help you to explore some of the wildest backcountry NZ has to offer whether climbing the high peaks, backcountry skiing or trekking the valleys and passes.

Est. 1990 Wānaka, Otago

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58 McDougall Street
+64 27 301 0466

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Reviews

5.0 (41 reviews)

Trip: Mountaineering Skills 5 Day

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What an amazing trip, Our Teacher/ guide/ instructor Dean Staples was exceptional, a world class experience, because of him. The amount of learning on this course was above and beyond what i expected.

By Holly B. on January 20, 2025


Trip: Mountaineering Skills 5 Day

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Fantastic trip learning mountaineering skills. Great guide/facilitator who worked tirelessly to help us get the most out of it. Had the alpine hut to ourselves and ate loads of tasty food. Highly recommended.

By Mal R. on January 14, 2025


Trip: Gillespie Pass + Upper Wilkin Traverse - 6 Day

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The most amazing experience from start to finish. The organisation, guides, route, food and overall experience was impeccable! It was a tough track but our guide Emily was very encouraging and did everything to accomodate us! We shared lots of laughs and ate amazing and fresh meals with fun snacks and a little grazing snack plate before dinner! The service had no faults and Doug was kind enough to go above and beyond with transport and being flexible with time changes and alterations.

By Gabby A. on January 11, 2025


Trip: Mountaineering Skills 5 Day

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By Jonathan Z. on January 10, 2025


Trip: Custom Trip

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By Thierry L. on January 06, 2025


Trip: Mt. Aspiring Ascent

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Aspiring Guides is great. All staff are very nice, helpful and professional. Highly recommended.

By Kalai L. on December 21, 2024


Trip: Custom Trip

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Very grateful to guide Andrea Bruni and the entire team at Aspiring Guides for a successful summit of Aoraki Mount Cook ! A well-planned and executed climb -- and (after multiple previous weather setbacks) we enjoyed a brilliant day. I appreciate the care and encouragement offered by Aspiring's professional staff.

By James C. on December 19, 2024


Trip: Mountaineering Skills 5 Day

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By Eva L. on December 17, 2024


Trip: Custom Trip

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By Jean B. on December 09, 2024


Trip: Lake Nerine

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By Jeff D. on December 04, 2024