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Alpine Skills Course
Alpine Fox:Mountaineering Adventures > Alpine Skills Course

This is an introduction to the alpine environment for those who want 'a little more'. Based at Chancellor Hut above the Fox Glacier, you will attempt a climb of Chancellor Dome (2004 metres), spend one night in historic Chancellor Hut and one night camping on the Fox Neve (weather dependent).

Course topics include: techniques for traveling on snow and ice, abseilling, rope systems, glacier travel, snow and ice anchors, multi pitch climbing, navigation and mountain weather

Fitness level:

An above average level of fitness is required. No previous climbing experience is required.

Guide / Client ratio

1:3 maximum

Cost:

NZ$1295.00 (GST incl.) per person
Minimum of 2 people per course
Valid from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009

Cost includes:

NZMGA qualified guide, helicopter flights into and out of the mountains, hut fees, all meals and snacks, technical safety equipment.

Dates of Trips:

On demand.

Booking conditions:

Please refer to our booking policy page.

Note:

In addition to these advertised courses we are happy to organise private courses for groups of friends. These can vary in length from 3 to 10 days. We are happy to quote for these.











 
 
 

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