Your climb starts with a scenic helicopter transfer up onto the glacier; a great chance to take in the full panoramic majesty of the glacier and surrounding mountains. Ice climbing at Franz Josef is a day packed with excitement and adventure. Under the expert tuition of some of New Zealand's most experienced ice climbers, you will learn the skills and techniques you need to carefully and comfortably climb the glacier. A great way to introduce you to the exhilarating sport of ice climbing under the watchful eye of the expert team. Your guide will tailor the day to challenge novices and experts alike. No experience necessary, ice climbing, is a challenging sport however and you'll need a good level of fitness, flexibility and agility to complete this trip.