2 DAY CLIMBING SKILLS   5 DAY MOUNTAINEERS COURSE   10 DAY ADVANCED MOUNTAINEERS COURSE   2 DAY ICE SKILLS COURSE   5 DAY ADVANCED ICE COURSE   5 DAY MOUNTAINEERS COURSE This course is designed to give you the skills needed to head out and have your own mountain adventures. You will develop techniques required to safely get around in the alpine environment, and make practical assessments of terrain and conditions. We run this course in the high mountains where you will travel over glaciated terrain, learn technical climbing skills and climb some stunning peaks. Some of the topics covered over the 5 days include: Use of technical gear such as crampons and ice tools Self-arresting Building anchors and belays Rope management skills Abseiling and prussiking Climbing on snow and ice Mountain safety issues Avalanche hazard awareness Route finding and terrain selection Ice climbing day Anchors in rock, ice and snow Advanced rope skills Self rescue techniques Pitched climbing on mixed terrain Weather, risk analysis, navigation The emphasis will be on you placing anchors, belaying and leading on moderate terrain. Our mountain hut or snow camp will be our base for the course and from here we will climb surrounding peaks and ice flows. If you're serious about learning to climb, this is the course for you. Ask us about gear requirements and Helicopter Options. Price: Price on Application Includes: Guide/instructor fees, Department of Conservation fees, access flight into the mountains, hut fees, all food, ground transport, camping gear and GST. Mountain locations: We have access to a number of areas which are ideal for running these courses including; Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, Westland National Park and Mt Aspiring National Park. We will choose a location that provides the best conditions and suitability to group goals. Guide Ratio: Maximum of 1 guide to 4 climbers. Schedule: This trip can run at any time in the peak winter (June-October) or summer (November-April) months. Contact us to register your interest. Departures: We pick you up from your accommodation in Queenstown at 8am on day one, or will arrange to meet you at the chosen location for your course.