Insane New Ski Line Conquered on New Zealand’s Mount Cook
Canadian skier Christina Lustenberger and French alpinist Guillaume Pierrel take on New Zealand’s Aoraki/Mount Cook, tackling the central summit’s rarely repeated Jones route before conquering a daring new ski descent named ‘Hunter’s Moon.’ Climbing 3,717 meters and navigating steep, icy faces, their journey tested skill and endurance, capturing a thrilling moment in ski mountaineering history. Photo by Mathurin Vauthier shows routes to the central summit, highlighting the Jones route (yellow) and Hunter’s Moon (pink).
Routes on the East face to the central summit. In yellow, the Jones route climbed on their ascent. In pink, the new ski line ‘Hunter’s Moon.’ Photo: Mathurin Vauthier
Canadian skier Christina Lustenberger and France’s Guillaume Pierrel ventured to New Zealand for a ski adventure unlike any other—one that led them to tackle one of the most daunting lines of their careers.
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The duo ascended Aoraki/Mount Cook’s central peak (3,717m) via the rarely repeated Jones route. From there, they pushed each other beyond their comfort zones, descending a steep, wildly icy 1,000m face by linking ramps and gullies—a line that demands respect from even the most seasoned skiers.
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