Spelean New Zealand

19/06/2026

We’re proud to shine a light on the stories, filmmakers and adventures that make the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival so special.

Join us on Opening Night in Wānaka as the festival gets underway with eight unforgettable films celebrating adventure in all its forms.

This session includes two award winners: 🏆
Hunter’s Moon — winner of Best Snow Sports Film, documenting the first ski descent of the fearsome East Face of Aoraki by Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel.
Mia — winner of Best Short Film, following a determined 10-year-old skater chasing her biggest trick yet.

From families sleeping on El Capitan and cyclists skiing Iceland’s Ring Road to climbers enduring Colorado winters, Opening Night brings together stories that will inspire, move and entertain.

Proudly supported by Petzl | Spelean Petzl New Zealand Distributor

📍 Friday 19 June | Lake Wānaka Centre
🎟 Tickets at mountainfilm.nz

19/06/2026

We’re proud to shine a light on the stories, filmmakers and adventures that make the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival so special.

Join us on Opening Night in Wānaka as the festival gets underway with eight unforgettable films celebrating adventure in all its forms.

This session includes two award winners: 🏆
Hunter’s Moon — winner of Best Snow Sports Film, documenting the first ski descent of the fearsome East Face of Aoraki by Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel.
Mia — winner of Best Short Film, following a determined 10-year-old skater chasing her biggest trick yet.

From families sleeping on El Capitan and cyclists skiing Iceland’s Ring Road to climbers enduring Colorado winters, Opening Night brings together stories that will inspire, move and entertain.

Proudly supported by Petzl & Spelean Petzl New Zealand Distributor

📍 Friday 19 June | Lake Wānaka Centre
🎟 Tickets at mountainfilm.nz

🎉 It’s Opening Night in Wānaka! 🎉

The lights are about to dim, the cookies have been freshly baked, and the stories are ready to roll.

Opening Night is sold out, but the adventure is only just beginning. Join us over the coming week for award-winning films, inspiring speakers, fascinating authors and stories that might just spark your next adventure.

A huge thank you to our presenting partners The North Face - Australia & New Zealand Whare Kea Lodge & Chalet and Lumix New Zealand, and to Petzl Australia & New Zealand for supporting tonight's session.

The festival runs in Wānaka until Tuesday 23 June, before heading to Queenstown on 25–26 June for two more days of inspiring films and speakers.

Check out the programme and book your tickets ➡️ mountainfilm.nz/tickets

19/06/2026

We’re proud to shine a light on the stories, filmmakers and adventures that make the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival so special.

Join us on Opening Night in Wānaka as the festival gets underway with eight unforgettable films celebrating adventure in all its forms.

This session includes two award winners: 🏆
Hunter’s Moon — winner of Best Snow Sports Film, documenting the first ski descent of the fearsome East Face of Aoraki by Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel.
Mia — winner of Best Short Film, following a determined 10-year-old skater chasing her biggest trick yet.

From families sleeping on El Capitan and cyclists skiing Iceland’s Ring Road to climbers enduring Colorado winters, Opening Night brings together stories that will inspire, move and entertain.

Proudly supported by Petzl. Spelean Petzl New Zealand Distributor

📍 Friday 19 June | Lake Wānaka Centre
🎟 Tickets at mountainfilm.nz

17/06/2026

From GSI 🇺🇸: The first camping trip of the season just hits different. 🌲✨

We live for days like this. Durable gear, close friends, and the quiet magic of a sun-drenched campsite. We’ve spent months dreaming of this moment—now it's time to make it happen.

Where is your first trip of the year taking you? Tell us below! 👇

17/06/2026

🎥 an update on the 2026 , proudly supported by : Join us for a powerful lineup of films exploring conservation, climate, connection and the fragile places we call wild, at the Nature & the Environment Show on Sunday morning, 21 June.

Journey from Patagonia, where a biologist cycles in search of peace between pumas and farmers, to retreating glaciers, ocean clean-ups and the quiet art of building homes for wild bees. Along the way, meet the people paying close attention to the natural world — and asking what it will take to protect it.

📍 Sunday 21 June | 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
📍 Lake Wānaka Centre
🎟 Tickets: mountainfilm.nz/sessions/session-5

With thanks to the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council for supporting this session

14/06/2026

From GSI 🇺🇸: Summer’s calling ☀️
Jump into the season with up to 40% off select gear during our Memorial Day Sale. From camp kitchens to coffee essentials, now’s the time to gear up for the adventures ahead.

Sale ends May 25.

10/06/2026

From GSI 🇺🇸: We build it, but you put it to the test! 🏔️⚖️

There is nothing we love more than seeing where our gear ends up—from rugged peaks to daily commutes. Have you put your Glacier Flask to the test yet? Shop it here.

https://bit.ly/4mYpFIs

07/06/2026

From GSI 🇺🇸: Tentside dining > Fine dining. ⛺️🍜

There’s nothing like sharing a steaming meal under the stars (and headlamps) to make a trip unforgettable. Whether you’re boiling water for a midnight tea or a backcountry feast, our gear is designed to have your back so you can focus on the laughs.

03/06/2026

From GSI 🇺🇸: To the ones who keep the campfire burning and the adventures on track, Happy Mother’s Day! 🏔️❤️

02/06/2026

a video from GSI 🇺🇸: Celebrate the dad who made adventure feel like home. 🏕️

Shop the Father’s Day Gift Guide here: https://bit.ly/3PPUR0A