Authorities are working to recover their bodies which were found still connected by the climbing harness. Mount Cook/Aoroki is the country’s highest peak at 3,724 metres
Two climbers have died after falling from New Zealand’s tallest peak.
The pair were part of a group of four attempting to climb 3,724-metre Mount Cook/Aoroki, about three hours from Queenstown.
The two other climbers were rescued uninjured by helicopter early on Tuesday, November 25. They contacted emergency services on the night of Monday, November 24.
None of the climbers have been publicly identified. The bodies of the deceased climbers were found connected by the climbing harness and authorities are working to recovery their remains.
Mount Cook, also called Aoraki, is known for its challenging trails and unpredictable weather.
Dozens have died trying to make it to the summit of the South Island mountain, BBC reported.
Three climbers disappeared on Mount Cook in December 2024 and were declared dead after a multi-day search was hampered by poor weather conditions. Their bodies were never found.
MSC Chief Executive Mike Daisley noted that this time of year is particularly busy as many climbers are heading into the mountains.
He further stated: “Recent fine weather has drawn many mountaineers to the high alpine, with multiple guided and recreational teams summiting Aoraki/Mount Cook over the past week.
“Current conditions on the mountain are considered ideal for mountaineering, with firm overnight snow conditions and well-filled glaciers following early spring snowstorms.”
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