Ice Climbing Introductory Course (ASP991) : Gift Voucher

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Ever wanted to climb a frozen waterfall? We give you the opportunity to experience this amazing sport. You will be amazed by this natural winter wonderland and inspired to climb to new heights. Ice-climbing is bizarre and challenging but immensely rewarding. Come and try it!

Description

The ice climbing on Black Peak is waterfall ice. This introductory three day ice climbing course is structured to meet your level of ability and experience, as well as being aimed at skills development - from top-rope through to multi-pitch ice climbing.

Our course ratio is 1 guide for every 3 people. Our heated private hut on the mid-reaches of Black Peak (2283m) is an ideal base for ice climbing.

The price includes helicopter transfers from the Wanaka base to Black Peak. During the course you will learn the following:
* Belaying and rope skills,
* Movement on Ice ? for example french technique, front pointing,
* Technical Ice Tool Skills - positioning and placement of the axe on moderate ice. The use of technical tools on steep ice including how to swing tools, secure placements and remove tools,
* Protection - Choosing and placing ice screws and pound-ins, how to construct v-threads and ice bollards - building safe 'earnest' anchors,
* Efficient Ropework - knots, belaying, rappelling,
* Safety topics - an understanding of ice and the ice environment, subjective and objective mountain hazards,
* Route selection,
* Basic Avalanche awareness and rescue techniques.

Each night the group participates in an evening lecture (anchors & knots, route selection & avalanche awareness, analysis and understanding of mountain hazards). Bring your own group of three and choose the level of difficulty for your instruction and/or any dates.

Please note accomodation is not included and we suggest you book your accomodation as soon as your experience dates are confirmed.

Island

South Island,

Venue Details

Black Peak - the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Experience Length

AllDay

Session Details

We operate every long weekend in June and July for a three day duration plus a two day weather contingency. In the case of poor weather, we provide a free two day weather contingency on day one or two. That is, your experience could be delayed at the start by up to two days.

Experience Participants

We operate with one guide for every three participants.

Participant Guidelines

No previous experience necessary, however a high level of fitness is essential. Learning a new alpine skill is tiring and exciting! Walking back to the hut after climbing for the day takes approximately one hour.

Participant Dress Code

An equipment list is provided and most technical equipment is supplied.

Other Information

Please let us know of food preferences, any allergies or medical conditions. All participants will sign a registration form before this course can commence.

VOUCHER VALID FOR : 1 Person (for 6 Months from the date of purchase)