Choose the climbing course that works for you
The start of great adventures...
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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:
- Experienced climbers with no formal training
- Those looking to revise, build, and extend their skills
Technical Alpine Rock Course ››
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 ››
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.
Alpine Guides: guiding and courses
- Our courses and guiding program ››
- Why Choose Alpine Guides? ››
- Summer courses and guiding ››
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- Short Hikes and Rock Climbing ››
- Choosing the right summer course for you
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Winter Guiding & Courses ››
From ice climbing and ski mountaineering to avalanche courses and ski touring.
Summer Courses and Guiding ››
Introductory to advanced climbing courses, guided ascents and expeditions on NZ's highest peaks.
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