Choose the climbing course that works for you

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Summer is the best time to learn the skills of mountaineering in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Alpine Guides climbing courses cover all the bases, from beginner to hardened climber.

With our course program you can make a complete progression, or jump onboard at any level if you have the necessary skills.

Mountain Experience Course | Technical Mountaineering Course | Women's Mountaineering Course | Advanced Alpine Skills Course | Technical Alpine Rock Course | Objective: 3000

 

Mountain Experience Course ››

Mountain Experience Course participants walking along a ridge

Introduction to Mountaineering

Who's it for?

  • Trampers/hikers/bushwalkers keen to learn about the mountains, and themselves
  • People with a good level of fitness and sense of adventure - no previous climbing experience with ropes required

Technical Mountaineering Course ››

Technical Mountaineering Course participants on a summit

Introduction to High Alpine Climbing

Who's it for?

  • Trampers/hikers/bushwalkers with rock climbing experience (or other technical rope skills) who are keen to learn, and not afraid of a challenge
  • Those with longer term objectives for independent mountaineering adventures
  • The optional 1.5 day TMC Tune-up helps get your rope skills up to standard

Women's Mountaineering Course ››

Women's Mountaineering Course image

A female-only alternative to the TMC:

  • 3 x 10 day courses running Nov, Dec & February
  • Learn from NZ's leading female guides
  • Based in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
  • Learn the latest techniques while climbing peaks

Advanced Alpine Skills ››

Advanced Alpine Skills participants on steep terrain

Our Advanced Mountaineering Course

Who's it for?

  • Those with objectives beyond 3000 metres...
  • Experienced alpinists, with a minimum mileage of our TMC or similar. Suits either:
    1. Experienced climbers with no formal training
    2. Those looking to revise, build, and extend their skills

Technical Alpine Rock Course ››

Technical Alpine Rock Course participant climbing rock

An into to multi-pich alpine rock

Who's it for?

  • Rockclimbers with minimum (sports) leading ability to AU grade 16, and a high level of fitness
  • Those who dream of tackling long alpine multi-pitch routes and are keen to get off the beaten track
  • Climbers wanting to learn self sufficiency and to be safe in remote alpine areas

Objective:3000 ››

Objective:3000 Course participant and guide on Mt Dixon

Develop the skills to climb your 3000+ objective

Who's it for?

  • This is a private course for either one or two participants with the objective of summiting a specific 3000+ metre peak.
  • Instruction topics will focus on the specific skills required, so this program is best done as a "one-off" experience.

 

Don't fit into these 'boxes'? Check out our Private Instruction & Guiding program

This program's completely tailored format allows you to choose your program length, dates, and objectives. Ideal for specialist groups. For a minimum of 2 participants. Learn more ››

 

Still not sure what option is for you?? see "Help! Choosing the right course" or get in contact with us.

 

Winter courses and guiding

Winter Guiding & Courses ››

From ice climbing and ski mountaineering to avalanche courses and ski touring.

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Summer courses and guiding

Summer Courses and Guiding ››

Introductory to advanced climbing courses, guided ascents and expeditions on NZ's highest peaks.

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