THE NEW ZEALAND ALPINE TEAM (NZAT)
They've ventured into the depths of New Zealand's harsh alpine wilderness, scaled the most difficult rock faces you can find, and reached some of the world's highest peaks. Elite mountaineers, the New Zealand Alpine Team are all about pushing the limits, exploring unknown territory, and inspiring the next generation of alpinists. Their adventures are unlike any other, and they often find themselves in dangerous conditions, so having gear they can rely on is of the highest importance – in many cases, the right gear can even save lives.
Since 2013, Macpac have been working alongside the NZAT to reinvent alpine gear. Theirt Alpine Series is the culmination of this partnership – a journey that has extended from the design floor to testing and refinement on some of the world's hardest alpine routes.
ALPINE SERIES
The group teamed up with Macpac two years ago, forming a partnership that has led to the development of our technical mountaineering range – the Alpine Series.
Alpine Series products undergo a rigorous testing process, with prototypes regularly taken on NZAT trips to assess their performance. These products are then refined on the design floor, and retested as much as is required to ensure they are able to stand up to the demands of alpine climbing before they are released into the market.