Two climbers die after fall on Aoraki Mt Cook

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 25 Nov 2025, 10:41am

Two climbers, including an experienced mountain guide, died after falling near the summit of Aoraki Mt Cook on Monday night. Police were alerted to the incident on the mountain's west side around 11.20pm. The two deceased climbers were part of a group of four who were roped together in pairs.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 25 Nov 2025, 9:57am

   Two climbers dead after fall near Aoraki Mt Cook summit overnight (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Nov 2025, 10:00am

   Two climbers killed in fall on Aoraki Mt Cook (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 10:03am

   Two climbers dead after fall on Aoraki Mt Cook (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 25 Nov 2025, 10:16am

   Two climbers die after fall on Aoraki Mount Cook (opens in new tab)

5. StuffTue 25 Nov 2025, 10:41am

   Internationally recognised mountain guide believed to be one of two climbers killed on Aoraki/Mt Cook (opens in new tab)