New Zealand's outdoor club for families, trampers, and mountain lovers

Based in Auckland with members across New Zealand — including a strong community in the Waikato. Skiing, snowboarding, tramping, mountaineering, bushcraft and more, with a welcoming community behind you every step of the way.

Alpine Sports Club (ASC) is your family-friendly gateway to the outdoors - with skiing, snowboarding, tramping, mountaineering, camping and more.

Whether you're hitting the slopes in winter or walking through native bush in summer, our club offers a relaxed, welcoming community for outdoor adventurers of all ages.

What we do

Get outside, all year round Whether it's fresh snow on Ruapehu or a weekend in the Waitākere bush, there's always something on with Alpine Sports Club.

Winter

Ski and snowboard weekends at Whakapapa, with club huts right on the field. Wake up to snow at the door.

Summer

Tramping, mountaineering, summer camp, rock climbing and bushcraft trips for all ages and experience levels.

Year-round

Club nights, guest speakers, midweek walks, and a warm community of Aucklanders who love the outdoors.

Our Huts

Three member-only huts - your home in the hills.

Enjoy exclusive access to our club huts year-round:

The A-Frame & Ruapehu Hut — Mt Ruapehu

Nestled right on the Whakapapa ski field, our two Ruapehu huts are the best base on the mountain. Members get exclusive access all year round — ski season and beyond.

Learn more about the Ruapehu Huts

Waitākere Hut — Waitākere Ranges

A peaceful bush retreat just an hour from Auckland. Perfect for a weekend escape into native forest, without going far.

Learn more about the Waitakere Hut

Who we're for

For families, beginners and experienced adventurers alike You don't need to be an expert to join. Some of our members are seasoned mountaineers. Others are parents looking for a safe, sociable way to get their kids into the outdoors. Most of us are somewhere in between.

We offer instruction in alpine safety, mountain navigation and trip planning — so if you're new to the outdoors, you're in the right place.

Family-focused adventures

Kids roam free, friendships are made, and shared meals and games create memories for life. We run:

Family-friendly trips and camps (including a popular summer camp held on private property with access to swimming holes, daily activities and more)
Club nights with guest speakers and gear tips
Skiing and snowboarding weekends with other families
Tramping, mountaineering and bushcraft trips for all levels

A supportive outdoor community

Whether you're new to the outdoors or an experienced mountaineer, you'll find:

Instruction in alpine safety, mountain navigation and trip planning
Midweek and weekend walks for our older club members and more
A warm club culture built around shared experiences, laughter, and a love of the outdoors