Alpine Skills Tune - Up

Difficulty

Achievable Adventure

Duration

1 Day

Season

October to April

Gearlist

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PRICE $300 NZD

The Tune-up is an optional one-day addition to the Alpine Skills Course (ASC). A Tune-up course runs before every ASC. The Tune-up ensures everyone on the ASC meets a basic standard of rope skills.

Learnings & Outcomes

Should you take a Tune-Up:

Yes, you need to do a Tune-up if:

If you do not rock climb or do not rock climb on a regular basis.
If your rope skills are “rusty” - or if you meet (or exceed) the other ASC prerequisites, but have little roped climbing experience,

What you will learn

There is a lot to pack into a short time! All instruction focuses on practical application, and learning by doing:

Introduction to your gear
Rope basics: rope construction, how to handle, coil, and look after your rope
Harnesses and safety
Knot refresher
Belaying principles
Abseiling principles and safety
If time allows, we may also include prusiking

Schedule and Specifics

Price: NZ$300 per person

All Tune-Ups start at 08:30 AM and finish at 5:00 PM . Luch will be included.

Check-in at Alpine Guides office in Mount Cook Village.

How to book a Tune-Up

Just select the “Tune-up” option when booking your Alpine Skills Course online. Alternatively, get in contact with us once you have booked your place on a course.

You need to provide:

You must provide your own accommodation and meals for the day of the Tune-up. We recommend Unwin Lodge for lodging within Mt Cook Village, but other options are available.

We look after accommodation once the Alpine Skills Course starts.

Information on Mt Cook accommodation providers.