Mountain Courses

Alpine skills and avalanche education courses are essential for anyone venturing into the mountains.

These courses provide valuable knowledge on navigating treacherous terrains, understanding weather patterns, and responding to avalanches. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, these courses equip you with the skills and confidence needed to safely enjoy New Zealand’s stunning mountain landscapes.

Avalanche Education

Mountain Safety Council NZ programs. Delivered by our qualified and experienced instructors.

Attend one of our avalanche safety courses and you will learn cutting edge and up to date techniques for snowpack assessment, plus get up to date on transceiver searching and shovelling to maximise your chance of a successful outcome in the case of an avalanche accident.

Alpine Skills Courses

Enhance your mountain experiences with our alpine skills courses. We teach you out in the mountains, where things are taught in context in real situations. Learn how to save time and climb faster and lighter, and improve your ability to assess terrain and route conditions. We cover: ice climbing, glacier travel, ski or snowboard mountaineering, ski touring, alpine and multi-pitch rock climbing, climbing classic mountaineering routes.

Rock Climbing

Our rock climbing safety courses provide essential training for climbers of all levels. These courses cover crucial aspects such as proper equipment use, belaying techniques, and risk assessment, ensuring that participants can enjoy the sport with confidence and safety in New Zealand’s diverse and stunning climbing environments.

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