Private Instruction – Tasman Glacier
Thinking that you'd like to get out into the mountains but not sure how you'll go?
You've already been on a course or two and want to up skill yourself in a few particular areas?
The Private Instruction course may just be the thing for you. Alpine Guides runs a number of different courses aimed at different levels but the Private Instruction (PI) course allows you to adjust a program to suit your own level and needs.
Recently James and Linda came to Alpine Guides for a taste of Mountaineering and to see how they like to spend time in the big hills. We headed up to Kelman Hut at the head of the Tasman Glacier and spent 6 days wandering around, learning the essentials of staying safe on the glaciers and surrounding peaks as well as getting to the top of a few as well.
At the end of Day 6 we beat a hasty retreat out of the hills as some of the worst weather NZ has seen in many years was slowly making its way onto the South Island. As we flew out in the helicopter we were treated to a rare site – a full grown Bull Thar was for some reason hanging out on the glacier!
As the weather was threatening we made the move south to Wanaka where James and Linda got to grips with a little bit of sport climbing and abseiling. All in all a great trip with some spectacular weather and awesome glacial conditions meant that James and Linda were able to get a very good taste of what NZ mountaineering was all about. A great way to spend a Holiday – although the pair were thinking that next time they might have a holiday that didn't involve sleeping bags and cold temperatures!
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