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Fox It Up: Heli Ice Climbing Adventure

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Fantastic day long ice climbing adventure on the upper part of the mighty Fox Glacier, New Zealand with the added thrill of 2 helicopter flights. Suitable for novices and experts alike. Good fitness level required.

$999
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Ice climbing.
Ice climbing.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Ice climbing.
Ice climbing.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
An experience like no other.
An experience like no other.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
An experience like no other.
An experience like no other.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
An experience like no other.
An experience like no other.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
The action packed day includes two awesome Helicopter transfers in and out of Fox Glacier
An experience like no other.
An experience like no other.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
Ice Climbing on the Fox Glacier
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Ice climbing.
Ice climbing.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
Don't worry if you are new to ice climbing, our professional guide tailors the day to offer variety and challenge to newcomers and experts alike.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
An exhilarating ice climbing adventure sure to give you a real sense of achievement.
Ice climbing.
Ice climbing.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.
With small group numbers these friends new to ice climbing booked a trip together, learnt some skills and then set the challenge of racing each other up a wall that matched their ability.

About

This day long experience introduces the adventurous to the exhilarating sport of ice climbing on the spectacular ice walls in the upper part of the Fox Glacier. Your professional guide will tailor the day to offer variety and challenge to the novice and expert alike. Before heading to the ice you will be equipped with specialised mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes and technical gear. Guides who instruct on these days receive special training to ensure they teach skills in the correct order so you advance quickly. You will be surprised by the quick progress that you make. The maximum guide to customer ratio is 1:4 ensuring that you receive close personal attention. Limited spaces available so early booking recommended.

Location

Main Road, Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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