© Mike Madden
The Alpine Expedition Course has been designed to provide you with up-to-date mountaineering skills with a focus on skills necessary to prepare oneself for expedition climbing. The course is directed toward fit and motivated people who have some background in the outdoors, be it previous alpine climbing, rock climbing,  bush walking or tramping to a demanding level or other appropriate activity which develops self reliance and a mentally robust attitude. You will share the experience with other people hungry for knowledge and skills on a course run by some of the worlds leading alpinists.

At the end of the course participants would have the skills to tackle more demanding ascents within New Zealand and take their first steps towards Himalayan objectives.  Experience is imperative before tackling major ascents and this course is designed to help you navigate your way towards safe and successful climbing practices.

THE COURSE OBJECTIVE

Our objective with this course is to pass on those skills to you which have made us successful in our own climbing and Himalayan careers, those attributes we feel most important are:

  • Solid climbing standard and mountain awareness
  • Sound judgement of own ability
  • Good planning and preparation skills
  • Good decision making

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT ON THE COURSE?

The following are the basis of skills taught during the course however factors such as weather and climbing conditions may at times dictate that some skills are not covered in full.

  • Basic to advanced snow and ice craft
  • Rope skills related to alpine climbing and expedition climbing incl. fixed ropes
  • Glacier travel and rescue skills
  • Weather analysis
  • Alpine rock skills
  • Mountain first aid, health, high altitude medicine and acclimatization practices
  • Route finding and navigation
  • Avalanche awareness and rescue techniques
  • Expedition camping skills, tenting, snow caving, bivouac's 

SUMMER 2011 / 2012 DATES:

AEC #1:  November 14 – 25, 2011
AEC #2:  January 23 - February 3, 2012
AEC #3:  February 27 - March 9, 2012

Duration: 12 days

Guide ratio: 1:3  

Departure: ex Wanaka, New Zealand

Price: NZ$3,970 includes helicopter or ski plane access and egress flights

Click here to download the AEC course notes:

 

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12 day Alpine Expedition Course - course notes with detail on what's included, itinerary, booking and cancellation conditions, travel and accommodation.

We supply all group equipment including ropes, tents and cooking gear and you need only turn up with your personal equipment. We have an extensive array of good quality rental equipment available to supplement your own gear. With a focus towards the best available products Adventure Consultants can offer clients equipment for purchase, with great pricing on package deals available. Please enquire at the time of booking.

 

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