Mountaineering courses in New Zealands Southern Alps. 

Depending on your previous experience and learning objectives we can tailor a Private Instruction course to suit your specific needs or you can jump onto a scheduled course.

Mal works with Alpine Guides who have a range of courses and programs suitable for all levels of experience. Courses are run on a regular basis throughout summer.

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COURSE DETAILS

Technical Mountaineering Courses and Private Instruction

Course Name Details

Private Instruction
(PI)

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Note *
Minimum group ratio 1:2

Courses can run all year round

Group Size 5 days 6 days 7 days 8 days 9 days 10 days
2 people $2675 $3050 $3495 $3795 $4000 $4375
3 people $2125 $2415 $2800 $3100 $3375 $3695
4 people $1875 $2150 $2425 $2700 $2995 $3250
  • The maximum guide to client ratio is 1 guide to 4 participants
  • For trips with 5 or more participants at least 2 guides will be required

Technical Mountaineering Course
(TMC)

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Season: Summer

Trip Type: Summer Course

Length: 9 days

Starts 12:30 day 1
Finish 12:30 Day 9

Max  Ratio: 1:4

Maximum of 8 participants

Price NZ$3,450 per person

Cost Includes:

  • All meals and snacks
  • Free use of technical gear
  • Aircraft flights in and out
  • Accommodation
  • Local transport
  • Alpine Guides Technical Manual

 

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