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Virginia Mumford, NSW, Australia writes:

What did you think about the information you received about your upcoming course ? "I thought it was detailed and gave a good idea of the equipment required"

 

Do you feel the course was conducted at an appropriate level for you? "Simon took great pains to make sure he understood our expectations"

  

Did you feel that your safety was adequately supervised at all times?
"Absolutely"
 

How would you rate your guide's performance, manner, professionalism? "Very high - it made a real difference to have a guide I felt safe with and was so easy to get along with"

 Did you achieve what you wanted from your course?
"Absolutely - I have been accepted on the South Georgia Crossing and now feel confident that I can cope." 

 What was your favourite part of the course? "Putting on crampons for the first time - on crisp snow and in brilliant sunshine"

 What was your least favourite part of the course & how would you change it for the next course? "going home"

 Would you recommend this course to your friends ? Why ? "Not many of my friends would want to expose themselves to this much fresh air - but for the outdoor fanatics I would highly recommend it - they are all much better climbers and would really appreciate the challenge of doing multi-pitch mixed climbs."

 What was your overall impression ?"Extremely positive - I thought the course was well run, you were all very helpful with my questions, and even managed to organise fabulous weather"

Private Instruction

Our Private Instruction Courses are ideal for a group of like minded companions; either looking for an introduction to mountaineering or further developing your alpine climbing techniques. Essentially you nominate the dates and duration, and we design a course syllabus around your skill base and objectives.

A minimum of two people is required which allows you to extend yourself as a climbing partnership.

The emphasis of our instruction courses is on expanding and re-developing the essential skills:

  snow and ice climbing

  anchors
  belaying and rope skills
  alpine rock climbing
  glacier travel techniques
  route selection & navigation
  weather analysis and forecasting
  avalanche awareness
  camp management and emergency shelters
  crevasse and alpine rescue
  emergency shelters

Comprehensive course notes are supplied, which will assist in your trip planning, equipment selection and purchase advice, what you can expect to be doing on a day to day basis, and much more.

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Logistics

Duration   6, 8, or 10 days plus 2 days weather contingency
Cost   see table
Access   Fly-in, fly-out* if required * flight out extra
Guide Ratio  

1 guide : 2 to 4 clients

Prerequisites   None - it's all up to you
Weather contingency   A great bonus. These two days could apply to the START of your course (day one could be delayed up to two days)
Accommodation   Hut or bivy
Bonus  
  1. Air access is included
  2. Technical climbing equipment included
  3. Two day weather contingency in case the weather is unfavourable at the start of the course
  4. Course manual included
  5. All accommodation during the course will be provided hut, bivvy, tent or lodge (except the last night)
  6.  Participants on 8 day and 10 day courses are given a free New Zealand Alpine Club membership for a year (discount hut fees, magazines, club news)
More Information  
     
Number of People 6 Days*   8 Days* 10 Days*
2   NZ$2,525   NZ$2,990   NZ$3,550
3   NZ$2,190   NZ$2,550   NZ$2,990
4   NZ$1,700   NZ$2,150   NZ$2,500

 *The course price includes; qualified guide/instructor, permit fees, air access, all trip related meals and energy foods, hut fees, technical equipment, instruction manual. Additional costs are for rental equipment. 

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