Learn to climb steep ice on our specialised ice climbing courses. This five day course focuses on developing lead climbing skills based at a top level ice climbing venue - Wye Creek, near Queenstown. We base the course from our Expedition Base Camp tent so you are right at the ice when you wake up each morning.

We start the course (weather permitting) with a helicopter flight into one of New Zealand's best ice climbing areas.  Our Base Camp tent is large enough to fit all the participants at once, so we have an all weather venue for cooking and theory sessions. We estimate that by staying actually at the climbs, you add another 3 hours ice climbing time to each day. You'll be impressed by what you have achieved at the end of the week!

Private Instruction Weeks avaliable for Alpine Ice Climbing 

Leaning to lead climb on an AC ice climbing course at Wye Creek, Queenstown © Oliver Hirschau

Winter 2010
ICC # 1  July 12 - 16
ICC # 2  July 19 - 23
ICC # 3  July 26 - 30
ICC # 4  August 2 - 6
ICC # 5  August 9 - 13
ICC # 6  August 16 - 20

Guide ratio: 1:4 maximum

Duration: 5 days (all courses operate Monday to Friday)

Departure: ex Queenstown, New Zealand

Price: NZ$1,950   includes ground transport, helicopter access and 4 nights accommodation.

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We supply all group equipment including ropes, tents and cooking gear and you need only turn up with your personal equipment (we supply snow shoes and avalanche transciever). 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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Please click here for expanded notes on New Zealand Winter Ice Climbing Clothing and Equipment

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