The Canterbury and Westland section of the New Zealand Alpine Club
MIDWEEK CLIMBING Every Tuesday 6pm @ The Adventure Centre
The objectives of the Club are to encourage mountaineering, rock climbing and allied activities, and the enjoyment and conservation of mountain regions; and to bring together those interested in climbing. The Club aims to provide services for climbers, protect the interests and safety of climbers, and promote climbing activities.
03/06/2026
Some shots from the recent two day first aid course!
A great source of information which covered NZQA unit standards 6400, 6401, 6402, and 424, with practical, scenario-based learning tailored to climbers, trampers, and backcountry users.
02/06/2026
Winter Warmup Series
Looking to get out of town, build fitness, and connect with other club members? Join our series of day trips across June and July —designed to get you into the hills and ticking off some solid elevation.
What to expect:
Day hikes to accessible peaks (think Mt Bealey, Avalanche Peak, Castle Hill, Enys, Cloudsley and more)
A relaxed, social vibe with a focus on fitness and elevation
Trips led every couple of weekends by experienced members
How it works:
Sign up once to join the email list
No fixed schedule—trips confirmed 3–4 days in advance based on weather
Each trip is first in, first served when details go out
Whether you're building your hill fitness or just keen for a good day out with great people, this is an easy way to get involved and explore some classic local terrain.
Keen? Jump on the email list and be ready to go when the next trip drops.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoTXwfQvin5IJ45nWjjcgFzXWiGYQ4eKLB9q95l_JRYSSUWA/viewform
01/06/2026
Our June newsletter is out now and there is lots happening! In short we have Banff this week, so get your tickets now. Our Winter snowcraft courses are live, so get your registrations in quickly. A new winter warmup trip series is also happening, and a work party to help tidy up the Mount Pleasant 'left' crag. A great place to climb outdoors in the winter.
You can find out about all of that in our newsletter https://www.canterburywestlandalpineclub.org.nz/newsletter
📓✨ A sketchbook. A mystery. A journey halfway around the world.
All it took was a few simple sketches from Max Romey's grandmother's sketchbook to lead him on a generational scavenger hunt to the foot of Mont Blanc. 🏔️ The goal: to find and sketch from the exact spot where she stood all those years ago. A gorgeous film about memory, family, and the mountains. ❤️
🎟 https://www.banff.nz/tickets
📅 Wednesday 3 June 7pm, Thursday 4th June 7pm, Fri, 5 June 7pm, Saturday 6th June 2pm and 7pm, Sunday 7th June 7pm, 2026
📍 AURORA CENTRE, BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, 151 GREERS ROAD BURNSIDE.
🧗🏴 Patagonia. Torre Central. One of the world's most coveted unclimbed lines.
Big wall climber Siebe Vanhee enlists Drew Smith and fellow Belgian countrymen Nico Favresse and Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll to attempt the first free ascent of the elusive Riders on the Storm route on the East Face of Patagonia's Torre Central. 💪🌧️
🎟 https://www.banff.nz/tickets
📅 Wed 3rd, Thursday 4th, Friday 5th June all at 7 pm.
Saturday 6th June, 2 pm and 7 pm.
📍AURORA CENTRE, Burnside Highschool 151 Greers Road, Burnside
21/05/2026
Winter Warmup Series
Looking to get out of town, build fitness, and connect with other club members? Join our series of day trips across June and July —designed to get you into the hills and ticking off some solid elevation.
What to expect:
Day hikes to accessible peaks (think Mt Bealey, Avalanche Peak, Castle Hill, Enys, Cloudsley and more)
A relaxed, social vibe with a focus on fitness and elevation
Trips led every couple of weekends by experienced members
How it works:
Sign up once to join the email list
No fixed schedule—trips confirmed 3–4 days in advance based on weather
Each trip is first in, first served when details go out
Whether you're building your hill fitness or just keen for a good day out with great people, this is an easy way to get involved and explore some classic local terrain.
Keen? Jump on the email list and be ready to go when the next trip drops.
14/05/2026
Mt Pleasant left work party Sunday 5 July
We are looking to tidy up Mt Pleasant left crag as despite the earthquake damage on the left it still has a decent dash of good trad routes in the 17 to 24 range. It also gets the winter sun.
Everyone welcome!
Sunday 5th July 11am
Meeting at Longridge Drive (the usual carpark for Britten crag)
Bring a spade and a saw or loppers if you have these. Gardening gloves also useful.
We intend to plant 60 or more native trees in amongst the gorse patch and cut and paste the gorse along the base of the crag. (We will provide the gel). The main job though is the tree planting which should pay dividends in years to come.
If you have any questions you can contact Grant Piper by email [email protected]
11/05/2026
BANFF IS BACK THIS JUNE. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
ŌTAUTAHI - CHRISTCHURCH: Wed 3 June - Sat 6 June
Aurora Centre Burnside High School 151 Greers Road, Burnside
HOKITIKA: Friday 26 June
Hokitika Regent Theatre - Weld Street, Hokitika
All the information and link to tickets can all be found on our website https://www.canterburywestlandalpineclub.org.nz/banff-2026
You don't want to miss out!
11/05/2026
Need some new gear for the wall, snow, hiking??? Get ready to race on down to Further Faster from this Friday 15 May until 30 May! Woop! woop!
Check out the goodies here https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/pages/the-mega-sample-sale
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