• AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

    This isn’t a quick stop-off at an Instagram spot – we put in the hard yards to get there. We travel on foot carrying all of our food and equipment.

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  • BUILD CONFIDENCE

    We can provide the support you need to try things that previously seemed daunting. You’ll gain confidence from the new-found knowledge that you can do it!

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  • UNIQUE PLACES OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

    We aim to visit places where few people go – we usually won’t rely on huts or marked tracks.

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  • BE CHALLENGED

    We’ll learn as much as we can about your experience and your ambitions, so that we can gently push you a little further outside your comfort zone, no matter what level you’re at.

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  • SHARING THE EXPERIENCE

    These trips are about discovering new places together, helping each other, and making decisions together.

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  • LEARN NEW SKILLS

    Whether you join us for a guided journey or an instruction trip, you will come away with more skills and knowledge. Journeys can be tailored to include specific things you’d like to learn.

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  • NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOLIDAY

    Sometimes you’ll get wet, sometimes it won’t be comfortable, but our aim is to enjoy these places. It isn’t about suffering – it’s about the enjoyment of being in the mountains.

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“Engaging and confidence-inspiring guides, routes off the beaten track, and top notch food – perfect. You can tell the guides have a real passion for this.”

“I went on a couple of Rob’s early trips and have to say they were completely brilliant! The level of care and attention to detail put into all aspects of the trip was above expectations and Rob himself is so easy going, knowledgeable and reassuring, you can’t help but have a good time. Epic places, coffee, food, and chats. Definitely recommend and will go on more trips in the future.”

“Rob knows how to plan a spectacular trip that you will remember for a lifetime! He is attentive, patient, and taught me a lot. Definitely would go on a Mountain Journeys trip again!”

“I went on a trip with Mountain Journeys up the Rangitata and over Butler Saddle. Rob and Bia are great guides, juggling all the tasks that ensured everybody had a great (and safe) time. It really was a brilliant, challenging adventure for all of us, yet at the same time stress-free.”

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Here’s post 2 of 3 covering useful ways your compass can be helpful even in situations where you're not following a bearing or doing triangulation. (Anyone who has signed up to our newsletter has already seen this. Sign up at our website if you want first access next time!) DETERMINING PROGRESS ALONG A RIVERYou've been bush bashing up the Arawhata River for HOURS. Surely you must be almost at the open flats downstream of the Arawhata Rock Biv - somewhere near point A perhaps? The cloud ceiling is low and you're not getting many clues from the slopes on either side of the valley.You point your compass upstream to see what bearing the river is following, and see that you're looking in a direction of 105 degrees. Unfortunately that puts you somewhere in the vicinity of point B - you've still got a way to go!You can also use this method to determine progress along any feature you're following - like a track or a ridge - which has distinct changes in direction. Want to learn more? Spaces still available on courses from late August to late September.We have navigation courses for all levels. We cover essential skills for trampers, hunters, mountaineers, adventure racers, ski-tourers, and anyone else venturing off the beaten paths in Aotearoa ... See MoreSee Less
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Nina Sawicki
3 months ago
Mountain Journeys and Rob Frost’s Three Navigation Course was very comprehensive practical and extremely well taught
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Jess Armstrong
6 months ago
Absolutely amazing course lead by Rob Frost. I learnt so much and feel much safer in the hills because of the course i did (basick snow and avalanche course). Rob is a wealth of knowledge and i felt safe the whole time. It was also one of the best times ive ever jad in the hills. I highly recommend Mountain Journeys and i intend to do the navigation course next. Check them out! You wont be disappointed plus its great value for money!
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Oscar Poll
11 months ago
Fantastic, fun and rigorous instruction on getting around safely in the mountains. I would highly recommend Mountain Journeys if you’re after knowledgable and genuine Kiwi guides.
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Phil Neame
1 year ago
I recently did a trip with Mountain Journeys to climb Dun Fiunary in the Ben Ohau range. We didn't quite get to the Summit (60 metres short) because a steepish snow slope was too soft to cross. But the lessons I learned along the way were invaluable. I have a lot of confidence in Rob whenever I have been in the mountains with him.
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Marcel Koch
2 years ago
We can only recommend mountain journeys. Rob organized our trip very flexibly and adapted to us and the weather. During the trip we felt very safe at all times and it was very pleasant to be in the mountains with Rob. We couldn't have imagined a better guide. He was very concerned about our well-being and the food was really delicious.
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Teri Urwin
4 years ago
I attended an introductory snow skills course with Mountain Journeys and absolutely loved it. It was a great introduction to what I want to do in the hills (i.e. go out in winter!) The instruction was thorough and enjoyable, with Rob and Anna stepping us through their thinking on risk and how to approach things which makes me a lot more confident going forward.
As well as the snow skill courses I took out of it (which also included sleeping up under the stars on top of the snow - amazing!) overall the trip was fun, tailored to our abilities and full of good chat 😄 highly recommended if you want to push yourself to do more, a great way to both develop skills and have a highly enjoyable trip. Thanks again!
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Spencer Stoner
5 years ago
I’ve taken two trips now with Mountain journeys and can’t recommend highly enough. They take such great care in trip planning and caring for their guests. All the guides have been fantastic, incredibly competent, caring, and fun people that you’re excited to be on a trip with. Rob’s knowledge, skill, and attention to detail are all top notch. Can’t wait for the next trip.
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Caitlin Fitchett
5 years ago
Mountain Journeys is really great. Rob, as well as the other guides he works with are enthusiastic, encouraging and really know their stuff. I learnt a lot and they were all really supportive of people asking questions etc. I'd definitely go with them again when I'm back in NZ, especially if I was only home for a few months and didn't have the time to get reacquainted with NZ tramping but wanted to get properly into the backcountry. On the food: I'm vegetarian and the food was really good!