The Best Rock Climbing Routes in West Coast

This classic itinerary is the main approach to the Colin Todd hut (if you can't afford a helicopter!). It can be split into two days staying at either the Aspiring hut or bivouacking at the head of the valley or on the way up to Bevan Col....

Mt Aspiring via the Shipowner Ridge is a fantastic and varied day out involving exposed ridge scrambling, interesting route finding and a stunning summit. It may take up to an hour longer than the ordinary or West ridge route....

One of the best outings of the Southern Alps taking in the two classic ridges of Mt Aspiring - this route provides a big day out for an experienced team. An early start is required from the French Ridge hut and many teams often bivouac on the Bonar Glacier to save the early morning ascent to the glacier....