Experience Canterbury’s Incredible Backcountry
At AK Guiding, we offer backcountry ski guiding and recreational avalanche education in the Craigieburn Range as well as ski touring/ski mountaineering in Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Wide open alpine bowls, spectacular views of the Main Divide, alpine lakes and braided rivers plus easy access from ski areas and the highway, make snow riding optimal.
Anna and her team of professional NZMGA ski guides (most of whom are named Anna) can find powder or corn stashes and have the local knowledge to link up the many bowls for a single – or multi – day excursion.
Our team has a great reputation for delivering affordable, fun and informative avalanche classes – with minimal travel and faff! All of our classes are endorsed by the NZ Mountain Safety Council.
Our signature trip – the Craigieburn Haute Route takes experienced ski tourers from Craigieburn Valley ski area to Mt Olympus via the ski lodges of Broken River, Cheeseman and Mt Olympus over four days. No overnight packs – the lodges are fully serviced with hot showers and all meals provided.
International: Enquire directly if you are interested in remote Northern Norway. In April 2026, Anna is guiding a one-week boat to ski excursion as well as one-week lodge-based touring in the very far northern coast (Seiland Island) of Norway. Numbers and space are limited.
AKG Guiding Services
Winter Courses
Learn from professionals on how to stay safe and have fun riding the back country – 1 day Introduction to Touring; Avalanche Classes: ASC 1 (2 days); ASC2 (4 days).
Craigieburn Haute Route
No need to travel to Europe, We have our own Haute route here in the Craigieburns – with food, lodges and hot showers!
Private Guiding
Guided ski tours & mountaineering trips into the local ranges or the glaciated terrain of Westland and Mt Cook National Parks
International Ski
Join Anna in April 2026 on her latest explorations to far Northern Norway – one-week lodge-based touring the island of Seiland.
