Winter Climbing, Ski Mountaineering, and Avalanche Courses
Test your ski touring, ice climbing, and mountaineering skills on an Alpine Guides winter course. Our winter program focuses on specialised aspects of alpine instruction.
Winter Instruction Courses | 2013
Courses run either at Mt Cook, or in the Arrowsmith Range, in conjunction with Methven Heliskiing ›
Backcountry Avalanche Course ›
4 days - certified avalanche safety course, based in the Arrowsmiths.
Ice Climbing Experience (ICE) ›
5 days - learn how to climb steep water-ice.
Ski Mountaineering Course (SMC) ›
7 days - ski touring and winter mountaineering.
Winter Mountain Skills ›
4 days - introduction to survival skills and winter back country travel.
All Alpine Guides courses feature
- Small group sizes
- Low guide/participant ratios
- Professional qualified mountain guides ›
- Great food
- Technical gear provided free of charge
