Technical Alpine Rock Course
"I thought the Alpine Rock course was great... It's a wonderful platform for anyone with serious alpine rock aspirations." Gerry Allen, Feb 2008
Welcome to the exciting, multi-pitch environment of alpine rock! The 10-day Technical Alpine Rock Course will take you on to serious alpine rock routes in the Southern Alps.
The primary locations are Twin Stream in the Ben Ohau Range, the South Temple Valley, and the Darran Mountains in Fiordland.
What will you achieve
You can expect to climb a number of multi-pitch routes on to mountain summits.This course is all about learning to lead and move safely in this terrain.
As soon as possible on the course, you will find yourself on the sharp end of the rope (under your guide’s watchful eye) on long multi-pitch routes. You will develop judgment and learn the skills necessary to become self sufficient in the mountains on this type of climb.
Experience required
Comfortable leading on at least AU grade 16 bolted routes (approx French 5b, US 5.8, UK 4c VS). The placing of natural protection is not a pre-requisite as this will be covered extensively on the course. A high level of fitness is essential.
Your guide
"Senior" AGL guide Sam Bosshard will be lead guiding this course. Sam developed this program to share his love of long alpine rock routes…
Instruction topics
- Lead climbing
- Placing natural protection
- Building anchors
- Belay systems and techniques
- Multi pitch rope management
- Double rope technique
- Multiple abseil descents and safety
- Moving together on rock
- Rock rescue techniques and systems
- Aid climbing
- Mountain weather and navigation
- Basic snowcraft may also be covered if necessary
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| TARC1 | Jan 16-25 |
| TARC2 | Feb 13-22 |
Courses run 10 full days.
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Private courses can be arranged for 2 or more participants. Contact us to discuss your dates and check Sam's availability.
Price: NZ$3750 per person
Price from 01 October 2010: NZ$3825 per person
Cost includes:
All meals and snacks, aircraft access, accommodation, local transport, use of a range of technical gear, Alpine Guides Technical Manual.
Courses limited to a maximum of 6 participants
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