Advanced Alpine Skills Course
Advanced Alpine Skills is a climbing course for experienced mountaineers. The course is based in the Mt Cook area, and runs at a low 1:3 maximum guide to participant ratio.
A real course, in a serious alpine environment
On the Advanced Alpine course emphasis is placed on instruction - on the mountain. We encourage course participants to make their own decisions, under their guide's close supervision...
You will climb challenging routes and peaks, learn new skills, and hone your technique. Routes climbed are NZ Alpine grade 2 to 3+ ›
The Advanced Alpine is a great follow-up to the Technical Mountaineering Course (TMC). In particular it suits experienced climbers who want a refresher, and a great climbing trip.
Instruction topics include:
- Snow and ice climbing: a workshop on steep ice climbing techniques
- Alternatives for snow, ice and rock anchors
- Glacier travel and advanced crevasse rescue
- Advanced rope techniques, like ridge travel and running belays
Experience Required
- High level of aerobic fitness
- Alpine climbing experience - at least the level of the Technical Mountaineering Course ›
- Lead climb to AU rock grade 16
AGL Skill Check
Difficulty
Endurance
Season: Summer (November- April)
Trip Type: Summer Course
Length: 7 days (spans 8)
Max Guide/Participant Ratio: 1:3
Maximum of 6 participants
Price NZ$3325 per person
Cost Includes:
- All meals and snacks
- Local accommodation
- Local transport
- Flight into the mountains
- Free use of a range of technical gear
- Alpine Guides Technical Manual ›
Summer 2011/12 Course Schedule
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| AAS 1 | Dec 03 - 10 |
| AAS 2 | Jan 07 - 14 |
