Snowcraft 2010 - Now full.

Occasionally someone will drop out of the course so if you want to add your name to the waiting list contact Chris Munro at instruction@aucklandclimber.org.nz. If a place becomes available you'll notified.

This is an introductory course focused on taking participants new to mountaineering into the mountains to gain skills, confidence and experience in the alpine environment.

The course consists of 3 weekends down at Mt Ruapehu (July, August, September) and 3 theory nights in Auckland prior to each weekend. To get the most out of the course, you need to attend all 3 weekends and all 3 theory nights, and be prepared to acquire (beg, borrow or hire) the necessary gear (some hire gear available) and suitable clothing/boots.

What to Expect:

  • use of ice axe and crampons
  • self arrest
  • avalanche transceiver use & terrain evaluation
  • crevasse rescue
  • snow anchors
  • snow shelters
  • mountain weather
  • navigation
  • introduction to multi-pitch climbing
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Dates

In Auckland On the Mountain

Theory Night 1
7pm Wednesday 14th July
Courtyard Room, St Lukes Church, 130 Remuera Road, Remuera

Mountain Weekend 1:
31 July, 1 Aug 2010

Theory NIght 2
7pm Tuesday 24th August
Courtyard Room, St Lukes Church, 130 Remuera Road, Remuera

Mountain Weekend 2:
28-29 August 2010

Theory Night 3
7pm tues 22nd september,
Venue TBA

Mountain Weekend 3:
25-26 September 2010

 

This course is very popular and the limited places typically fill up quickly.
A non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your place.

How to register

Download the registration form here (you’ll need adobe acrobat to open it, don't use your browser's PDF viewer, open it in the Acrobat application). Fill in the details on page 2, then click the ‘submit form’ button or print it out & mail it in and arrange payment of the non-refundable deposit which is $100.

Places are limited and we work on a first in, first serve basis. The total course fee is $750 and needs to be paid in full by 30 June 2010 or your place may be given away. After 30 June 2010 there are no refunds.The course is only open to NZAC club members so you will need to join before the commencement of the course to qualify.

For the list of gear required for the course, please click here.

If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to call Chris on 029 238 6230 or email: instruction@aucklandclimber.org.nz

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