AVALANCHE SKILLS COURSE – LEVEL 1 | |
A short course tailored those wanting to know the basics of understanding weather, snowpack assessment, terrain analysis, avalanche equipment and rescue techniques. An absolute must before starting your Back Country Adventures. Duration – 1 evening / 1 Day COST $190 / Pers (1:6) $280 / Pers (1:4) Course Resources $23 / Pers COURSE DATES 2024 Evening lecture on day previously JUNE 29th JULY 6th, 13th, 27th AUGUST 17th SKI TOURING EXTENTION This is aimed at further education around identifying and moving through avalanche terrain, understanding weather and applying avalanche forecast bulletins to your trip planning. Duration – 1 evening / 2 Days Cost – $300 / Pers (1:6 inc gst) $450 / pers (1:4 inc gst) Includes Course resources COURSE DATES 2024 JUNE 29th /30th JULY 6th/7th, 13th/14sth, 27th/28th AUGUST 17th / 18th |   |
Program Outline
Evening Lecture – meet 6:30 pm
Location TBA
Day 1
8 am – meet and depart for ski field
Day on ski field
Depart 3:30 pm
Debrief in Town
Trip Planning (Optional Extra Day)
Day 2 (Optional Terrain / Ski Touring Day)
8 am – Meet and check weather plans
Depart for ski field 8:30 am
Day touring
Depart Ski Field 4 pm
Debrief
What you need to bring
Ski touring equipment – if Backcountry day is programmed(or split boards etc)
Ski equipment for normal day on ski field
Avalanche beacon / Shovel / Probe
Pack sufficient to carry all equipment
Water / personal first aid
Ski field Passes (purchased on day)
Note books (small) pen / pencil
Equipment and clothing for alpine environment – including snow googles and sunglasses.
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AVALANCHE SKILLS COURSE – LEVEL 2 | |
  | BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE This course is specifically tailored to enhance and expand your knowledge on avalanche education, skills, and overall experience. Through our meticulously crafted curriculum, spanning over a course duration of 4 days, you will have the opportunity to acquire invaluable expertise in terrain analysis and movement, snowpack, weather and rescue. As a fundamental component of this MSC accredited Backcountry Avalanche Course, we are committed to taking you out into the heart of the backcountry on a daily basis. This immersive approach allows you to learn directly from our highly experienced and professional guides, empowering you with the necessary tools to make sound judgments and decisions during your exhilarating mountain tours. DURATION – 4 DAYS Cost – $1150 / Pers (1:4) $950 / Pers (1:6) GST Inc Based from Wanaka, we will use the best weather and snow conditions to choose our training venues Daily Helicopter access options available (Mt Cook only ) COURSE DATES JULY 19th – 22nd AUGUST 23rd – 26th SEPTEMBER 6th – 9th |
Program Outline
Pre Program Evening Lecture
meet 6:30 pm
Location TBA
Day 1
7 am – meet / Planning
8 am Depart for Ski touring
5 pm Return to Town & Debrief
Trip Planning
Day 2
7 am – Meet and check weather plans
Depart for ski field 8am
Ski touring
4 pm Depart Ski Field
5 pm Debrief / Planning
Day 3
7 am – Meet and check weather plans
Depart for ski field 8am
Ski touring
4 pm Depart Ski Field
5 pm Debrief / Planning
Day 4
7 am – Meet and check weather plans
Depart for ski field 8am
Ski touring & Full Avalanche rescue scenario
4 pm Debrief
What you need to bring
Ski touring equipment (or split boards etc)
Avalanche becon / Shovel / Probe
Pack / Water / personal first aid
Ski field Passes (purchased on day)
Note books (small) pen / pencil
Equipment and clothing for alpine environment – including snow googles and sunglasses.
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Oneline Resources
Weather
· Mt Cook
· Ohau
· Metvuw
· Metservice Rain Forecasts
· Snow Forecasts
Avalanche Forecasts
· Mt Cook
· Ohau
Online Learning
Mountain Safety Council – Avalanche Primer
