SUMMER 2024 courses
Navigation Courses
Course 3 (12 spots; $50)
23 May: Theory Night (Online)
1 June: Practical Day (Tukino, Ruapehu)
Note: Navigation Event (Rogaine style) is separate to this course but follows on 2 June (details TBC)
Course 1 (12 spots; $50)
21 March: Theory Night (Online)
28 March: Theory Night (in person at Grey Lynn RSC)
7 April: Practical Day (Cornwall Park)
Course 2 (SOLD OUT)
2 May: Theory Night (Online)
9 May: Theory Night (in person at Grey Lynn RSC)
19 May: Practical Day (Cornwall Park)
WINTER 2024 courses
INTERMEDIATE SNOWCRAFT PACKAGE ($1100)
This package will qualify you as an NZAC Intermediate Climber over 6 weekends (note: the Backcountry Avalanche Course dates are on weekdays).
We now require participants to be able to confidently lead and belay Grade 16+ (AUS system) outdoors.
Intermediate Snowcraft Training
12 June: Theory/Climbing Afternoon (Maungarei Springs)
9 - 11 Aug: Practical Weekend (Ruapehu Hut)
Backcountry Avalanche Course (Arthur’s Pass)
Option 1: 20 - 23 Aug
Option 2: 27 - 30 Aug
Intermediate Level Trips:
Ruapehu Hut:
13 - 15 Sep
20 - 22 Sep
South Island:
Date TBC
BASIC SNOWCRAFT PACKAGE ($1100)
This package will qualify you as an NZAC Novice Climber over 5 weekends. Gear hire will be provided.
Basic Snowcraft Training:
15 June: Basic Theory Day
19 - 21 July: Practical Weekend 1 (Rotorua Tramp & Ski Lodge)
2 - 4 Aug: Practical Weekend 2 (Rotorua Tramp & Ski Lodge)
Avalanche Awareness Course (Ruapehu Hut):
Option 1: 23 - 25 Aug
Option 2: 30 Aug - 1 Sep
Basic Level Trips (Ruapehu Hut; Groups TBC):
Group 1:
6 - 8 Sep
27 - 29 Sep
Group 2:
13 - 15 Sep
4 - 6 Oct
Group 3:
20 - 22 Sep
11 - 13 Oct
OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE 2024
11 - 12 May 2024, 8am - 4pm, Onehunga Community Centre, $325pp (or $350 with NZQA credits)
Learn to apply wilderness first aid through a combination of theoretical training, scenarios and assessments. This course compliments your workplace first aid certificate and serves to further your confidence managing first aid events in outdoor setting. A requirement for all NZ Alpine Club trip leaders, prospective, assistant and lead instructors. Sign up options include optional NZQA credits ($25pp). NZQA US 424 Assess and manage an emergency care situation during an outdoor recreation activity 5 Credits at Level 3