Beginner Course – 3 days
Learning the basic skills right the first time is essential for safe travel in the mountains. We pride ourselves in delivering quality courses with experienced and qualified instructors. We run a 3 day course on the Remarkables at set times of the year, and additional courses on demand. The Remarkables is a great place to learn basic skills as there is a variety of terrain, generally better weather than the main divide and quick and easy access to the mountains. Expect long days (8 hours plus) with very passionate instructors who love to teach and share their skills. As part of the course we encourage you to use your newly learned skills on the last day to climb either Wye Dome, Telecom Towers, Carbo Peaks or Single Cone.
We run a maximum of 4 people to 1 instructor. This ratio ensures our courses are very personal, safe and enhances learning.
Main topics covered:
- Ice Axe use
- Cramponing
- Terrain Analysis
- Avalanche transceiver use
- Weather interpretation
- Snow & Rock Anchors
- Climbing Knots and Hitch’s
- Mountain abseils
- Rope Management
- Basic Navigation
- Snow Shelters
- Optional Rock Climbing day
- Environmental considerations
Course dates 2010/11 Season:
25,26 & 27th of October
17,18 & 19th of November
4,5, & 6th of December
Note, if you require an alternative date please get in contact and we will do our best to arrange a course for you.
Price:
$800 per person
Note: we require a minimum of two people to run the course with a maximum of 4 people per instructor
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