ASC2 Avalanche Training Explained
ASC2 avalanche training builds decision-making for complex backcountry terrain, rescue skills, and safer travel habits in serious winter conditions.
Is an ASC1 Avalanche Course Right for You?
Thinking about an asc1 avalanche course? Learn who it’s for, what you’ll cover, and how it builds safer backcountry decision-making.
Choosing an Avalanche Course in New Zealand
Find the right avalanche safety course New Zealand skiers trust. Learn what good training covers, who it suits, and how to choose well.
Ski Touring in New Zealand: What to Know
Planning with a ski touring guide New Zealand skiers trust? Learn terrain, timing, skills, hazards, and how to choose certified support.
Choosing an IFMGA Guide in New Zealand
Looking for an IFMGA mountain guide New Zealand climbers trust? Learn what the qualification means, when it matters, and how to choose well.
Guided Mountaineering in New Zealand
Guided mountaineering in New Zealand gives climbers safer access to serious alpine terrain, expert instruction, and stronger decision-making.
Kyajo Ri – Summit Day
Tagging the Col – 24th April Prior to our chosen Summit day we made the choice to go back up to the COL properly as the weather forecast was good for visibilty and would give us a good chance to look at the Technical Rockband, see IF the fixed lines were actually in place and […]
Acclimation Protocol – Journey to Gokyo Ri
Heather and I are now actually down in Phortse – only about 3 hours from Namche. Over the last 7 days we’ve been slowly making our way to Gokyo Ri to acclimatise ourselves to the altitude we need to enable us to function at Camp 1 on Kyajo Ri A slow trek is an absolute […]