Winter Season: Courses and Guiding
Winter mountaineering season in New Zealand's Southern Alps is approximately mid-June to mid-October. Winter climbing and touring can be hazardous and alpinists require more than the right equipment. You need sound judgment and an understanding of the risks and processes involved when exploring the backcountry. This is where our expert guides come in…
Winter Mountaineering Courses
Backcountry Avalanche Course ››
4-day NZ Mountain Safety Council certified avalanche course for recreational skiers and snowboarders.
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Ice Climbing Experience (ICE) ››
A 5-day introductory course for climbing steep water ice.
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Ski Mountaineering Course (SMC) ››
Learn to travel, climb, and survive in a winter alpine environment. A 7-day course.
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Winter Mountain Skills Course ››
For trampers/hikers who want to learn the skills to travel safely on foot above the snowline in winter. A 4-day course.
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Guiding and Private Instruction
These options let you arrange private mountaineering trips. We will tailor the dates and the duration to suit your travel plans - and your aspirations.
Alpine Ski Touring - Mount Cook National Park ››
Vast glacial nevés and endless snow make the Mt Cook area perfect for extended ski touring adventures
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Arrowsmith Range Ski Touring ››
Privately arranged 4-day ski tours in the Arrowsmith region, for groups of 2 or more.
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Ascents Program - 1 to 1 Guiding Package ››
Our easily tailored multi-day package for the individual. Ideal for experienced climbers or tourers
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Private Instruction & Guiding ››
A tailored package for groups of 2 or more. We can design a program similar to one of our scheduled courses, or arrange a unique trip to meet your alpine objectives.
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Alpine Guides: guiding and courses
Summer 2009/10 ››
Introductory to advanced climbing courses, guided ascents and expeditions on NZ's highest peaks.
Winter Guiding & Courses ››
From ice climbing and ski mountaineering to avalanche courses and ski touring.
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