HIGH ALPINE TOURING COURSE   FOX / FRANZ JOSEPH GLACIER BACKCOUNTRY EXPLORER   SKI MOUNTAINEERING ADVENTURE WEEK   AVALANCHE AWARENESS WORKSHOP   AVALANCHE AWARENESS WORKSHOP Don't let yourself become an avalanche statistic. Learn the skills required to make sensible decisions in the backcountry. Too many winter enthusiasts are out there with no formal training, endangering themselves and others. Let our trained Avalanche Professionals pass on their knowledge in a hands-on practical day. The day is all practical and based in the backcountry so you get the most out of it. You will cover subjects including: Backcountry equipment Terrain analysis and route finding skills Avalanche Transceiver use Weather in the mountains Snow pack analysis Price: Price on Application Schedule: AAW 1 AAW 2 Contact us to register your interest. Full refunds are provided if trip is cancelled due to weather. Minimum numbers apply. Departures: We pick you up from your accommodation in Queenstown at 8am.