New Zealand Alpine Club

31/08/2026

Outdoors, indoors, mountains, boulders, and everything in between, we want to hear from you!

NZAC and ACAT are reviewing how climbing is supported in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We want to understand what climbers value, what issues matter most, what support and services are missing, and how climbing organisations can better meet the needs of today's climbing community.

The results will help inform future priorities, investment, advocacy, access work, education programmes, and community initiatives.
Visit acat.org.nz/survey or alpineclub.org.nz/survey to fill in the survey.
Thank you for supporting the future of climbing in Aotearoa!

* Enter your email address after completing the survey to go in the draw to win one of 3 Macpac vouchers (1 x $100, 1 x $50, 1 x $25). Winners will be randomly selected and notified after survey has closed. Names will be announced on social media and in newsletters.

We are keen to hear from climbers of all ages, stages, and disciplines.

29/08/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝘁-𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘀!

Available in two colours-alpine hut red or NZAC blue, men's and women's fit.
Orders close Monday 31st August, and ship 21st September.

Grab yours before it's too late.
👉 alpineclub.org.nz/merch

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

This is it - the FINAL round of NiBS 2026 touches down in Ōtautahi Christchurch this Friday and Saturday, 28–29 August, at Uprising! 🧗

NiBS is Aotearoa's biggest bouldering series, and Christchurch is shaping up to finish it in style. Pōneke Wellington, Ōtepoti Dunedin, and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland all brought huge crowds, so don't sleep on this one.

New this year: the Friday Fun Round. A relaxed, no-pressure evening open to absolutely anyone. Perfect if you're new to comps or just want to climb for the fun of it. Bring a mate or bring the whānau for a low key fun Friday night.

Not climbing? Come cheer instead spectators are always welcome! Get there for 7:30pm Saturday for Finals 🏆, where it all comes down to the wire. Christchurch is the last shot for competitors to score points and be crowned 2026 Series Champions, stakes don't get much higher 👑

Register at www.nibs.nz

Follow along for live updates and results on the day .nz

24/08/2026

Here are some of the standout shots from last year's NZAC Photographic Competition. Across all categories; Alpine Activity, Rock Climbing, Alpine Landscape, Alpine Nature, Youth and Mountain & Climbing Culture. From glacier scrambles to crag sessions to a kea mid-flight, these are the moments our members captured in 2025.

Huge thanks to everyone who entered last year, now it's your turn in 2026!
The competition is open until the 30th of August.
Enter here https://alpineclub.org.nz/nzac-photographic-competition

Thanks to our sponsors Potton & Burton, Alpine Recreation, Black Diamond, The North Face, Inselberg and Further Faster for backing this year's competition.

19/08/2026

📸𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📸

Entries are open until 30th August. Six categories to choose from: Mountain & Climbing Culture - Climbing Companions, Alpine Activity, Alpine Nature, Alpine Landscape, Rock Climbing, and Youth.

Before you submit your entry check all the criteria. A few key rules: open to NZAC members, except the Youth category. Previously entered images cannot be resubmitted. A panel of judges will score entries against the criteria on our website.
Full entry criteria, judging details, and the entry forms are all at the link https://alpineclub.org.nz/nzac-photographic-competition

Huge thanks to our sponsors Potton & Burton, Alpine Recreation, Black Diamond NZ, The North Face - Australia & New Zealand, Inselberg , Further Faster, and MSR for providing this year's prizes.

19/08/2026

𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀. 𝟭𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁!

Show your colours with our exclusive NZAC t-shirt, available in navy or red, in men's and women's fit. Featuring our NZAC logo, these shirts are only available to order until the 31st of August.

Orders shipped from 21st September.

Get yours before time runs out http://alpineclub.org.nz/merch

18/08/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲?
Our Intro to Backcountry Skiing Course gives intermediate (or better) skiers a solid grounding in ski touring - 4 days based out of Fairlie, 5–8 September 2026.

👉Limited places left
👉Intermediate+ skiers, good fitness needed
👉South Island

Register now so you don't miss out - https://alpineclub.org.nz/climbing-and-mountaineering-courses

18/08/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀? 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲.

This six-day course is designed for enthusiastic intermediate mountaineers, building toward advanced glacier travel techniques - crevasse rescue, rope work, and moving safely and confidently on glaciated terrain, taught by experienced NZAC instructors.

👉South Island locations
👉Walk in/out or fly-in options available
👉Multiple dates to choose from

Spaces are limited - register now: https://alpineclub.org.nz/climbing-and-mountaineering-courses