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Summer Guiding & Courses
Mountaineering Courses | Summer
- Mountain Experience Course (MEC)
- Expedition Training Course
- TMC Tune-up
- Technical Mountaineering Course (TMC)
- Intro to Alpine Rock Course
- Technical Alpine Rock Course
- Objective: 3000
- Private Instruction
Mountain Guiding | Summer
NZ Mountaineering Expeditions
- Aoraki / Mount Cook (6 days)
- Malte Brun Exedition (6 days)
- Mount Aspiring (5 days)
- Mount Tasman (7 days)
- Tasman Glacier Grand Expedition
Winter Courses & Guiding
Winter Courses
- Winter Mountain Skills
- Backcountry Avalanche Course
- Ice Climbing Experience (ICE)
- Ski Mountaineering Course (SMC)
- Private Instruction
Mountain Guiding | Winter
Ski Touring | Mt Cook and Arrowsmiths
Equipment & Clothing Check-lists
These links point to .pdf downloads
Summer Courses
- Expedition Training Course
- Mountain Experience Course (MEC)
- Objective: 3000
- Private Instruction (Summer)
- Intro to Alpine Rock Course
- Technical Alpine Rock Course
- Technical Mountaineering Course (TMC)
Summer Guiding
NZ Expeditions
- Aoraki/Mount Cook Expedition
- Malte Brun Expedition
- Mount Aspiring Expedition
- Mount Tasman Expedition
- Tasman Glacier Grand Expedition
Winter Courses
- Backcountry Avalanche Course
- Ice Climbing Experience (ICE)
- Private Instruction (Winter)
- Ski Mountaineering Course (SMC)
- Winter Mountain Skills
Winter Guiding
Ski Touring
Detailed Trip Information
In-depth notes that describe each trip in detail.
Summer Courses
- Mountain Experience Course (MEC)
- Expedition Training Course
- TMC Tune-up
- Technical Mountaineering Course (TMC)
- Intro to Alpine Rock Course
- Technical Alpine Rock Course
- Private Instruction
- Objective: 3000
Summer Guiding
NZ Expeditions
Winter Courses
- Winter Mountain Skills Course
- Backcountry Avalanche Course
- Ice Climbing Experience (ICE)
- Ski Mountaineering Course (SMC)
- Private Instruction
Winter Guiding
Ski Touring
About Alpine Guides
- Meet your Alpine Guide
- Support Staff
- Alpine Guides Retail Shop
- Employment with Alpine Guides
- Environmental Care and Conservation
- Film Crew Support
- The Alpine Guides Difference
Bookings
- Check Availability
- Conditions | Booking and Cancellation
- Travel Insurance and ACC
- Booking FAQ's
- Download a .pdf booking form
- Online Booking Form
Resources
- Mt Cook Area Map
- FAQ's | General
- NZ Expedition FAQ
- Mountaineering Course FAQ
- Public Rental Equipment
- Alpine Guides Technical Manual
- Desktop Wallpaper
Alpine Guides Information Area
Pre-trip Information
Details to help plan your Alpine Guides trip.
Before your trip
- Alpine Guides base at Mt Cook
- Forwarding mail to Alpine Guides
- Fitness for mountaineering
- Altitude
- First aid kit and toiletries to bring
- Storing your extra gear at Mt Cook
- Food on your trip
- The New Zealand Alpine Club
- Money | what to bring
- References and reading material
Travel and Transport options
- Travel / Transport options to Mt Cook
- Travel / Transport options to Wanaka
- Travel / Transport options to Methven
Accommodation, before and after your trip
- Accommodation at Mt Cook Village
- Accommodation in Christchurch
- Accommodation in Wanaka
- Accommodation in Methven
In the mountains
- Seasonal variation - weather, temperatures, and conditions
- Mountain Huts | what to expect
- Communication with the outside world
- Backpack weight | What you will carry
- Local Transport
- NZ Alpine Climbing Grades
- Weather Disruptions
- Photography
- Conservation
Aircraft Costs and Walking Out
Guide to Equipment and Clothing
Advice on clothing and gear for mountaineering in NZ.
- How to dress | gear for different seasons
- Thermal and Mid-layer Clothing, Layering, and Fabrics
- Outer layer: Jackets & Overtrousers
- Hats, Gloves, Socks, Gaiters
- Boots and footwear
- Technical Hardware (crampons, axes, helmets, karabiners, snow stakes)
- Backpacks and Harnesses
- Sleeping Essentials (Sleeping bags, pads and bivouac bags)
- Touring Gear: Skis, Boots, & Snowboards
- Miscellaneous Gear - everything else
- Links | Equipment & Clothing manufacturers
