Mountain Skills Courses
Aspiring Preparation Course
Overview
The Aspiring Preparation Course is designed from our years of experience guiding our guests on Tititea / Mount Aspiring. For new mountaineers with the aspiration to climb this mountain on a guided ascent or work towards their own self-led expeditions, the 3 day course covers all the skills required to set you up for success.
The course is based at the local and easily accessible Wanaka single and multi-pitch crags and the Remarkables near Queenstown.
If conditions allow, it may also be possible to camp or bivi for a night at Lake Alta. This his requires carrying in your overnight gear for an hour or so to the campsite.
The culmination of the course is usually an ascent of the summits of Single or Double Cone.
Syllabus
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Ropework:
- Knots
- Roping up for glacier travel
- Belaying
- Abseiling
Crampon and ice axe use
Movement over rock.
Visit our Downloads page for course resources.
Equipment
All the technical equipment can be borrowed from us. It is also possible to hire boots and other equipment that may be required.
For advice on selecting clothing and equipment for Mountaineering, check out our Knowledge Base.
Difficulty & Fitness
Fitness
Participants require good fitness with the ability to ascend 500m in 2 hours.
Technical Difficulty
No previous rock climbing or mountaineering experience is required.
Dates & Pricing
Availability
Get in touch to arrange private dates or group dates.
Pricing
From $1200 per person
Inclusions & Exclusions
Includes: GST, guide fees, compliance costs, technical equipment, and transport from Wanaka.
Excludes: Lunch, snacks and dinners, accommodation in Wanaka.
Testimonials
‘A great knowledgeable instructor. He made sure each participant understood the material. Friendly and made you feel comfortable asking any questions. I would highly recommend [the guide] and would love to be a part of another one of his instructional courses.’
— Tom, Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course
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