As all the worlds great alps New Zealand's Southern Alps are rising under the enormous tectonic forces  At the same time, they are being torn down by glaciers, rivers and violent weather.  Their beauty is inspirational.

You can climb them, ski them,  walk (and drive) among them, fly over (and land on them), experience them on 3D movie or simply admire them from the comfort of a warm base.  

Mountain exploring
Mountains, and the routes chosen, depend on the interests, time available and skill of your group. These give you wonderful views, silence and the beauty of nature.

Mountain climbing
Groups with special mountain interests climb further and learn the many safety requirements to develop their interests. There is a lot to learn and experience before you can safely enter the realms of the true mountaineer.   We must develop skills and knowledge on how to read weather avoid separation, find pathways, read and cross rivers, hypothermia, food, clothing and conservation of energy. KANES provide experienced mountain climbing groups with experts and instructors to extend their levels of skill and experience while ensuring a satisfying and achievable challenge.

Skiing
This sport lets you safely experience the mountain beauty. MORE

Studies
You learn how the mountains are formed with tectonic activity and see how they affect the weather create micro climates rainforests and deserts.  While exploring the mountains and  alps you see the forces of erosion ( frost shatter, wind, snow, glaciation, rain and rivers) that take them down. You learn how these features are managed and used for tourism, recreation and industry. Finally you learn how mountain erosion eventually influences distant farms and settlements. This leads to us understanding the importance of managing these natural processes to help minimise devastating floods.

See also
Alpine Trails Zone
Alpine Grandeur Zone
Fiord Zone
 

Modern Mountain Highway

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