Essential Alpine Skills | Mountaineering Course in the Snowy Mountains

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Essential Alpine Skills Course in Kosciuszko National Park: A 3-Day experience. Embark on a comprehensive exploration to master crucial alpine skills, including snow camping, navigation, and emergency techniques, all while experiencing the Alpine without the need for climbing equipment.

Essential Alpine Skills

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COURSE LEVEL 1

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT


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  • The Essential Alpine Skills course is designed to teach participants the necessary skills to enjoy our Alpine regions responsibly and safely.

    The courses are conducted over 3 days (two nights) starting from Thredbo resort. We take the chairlift to the top of Crackenback and commence our adventure from there. There is free overnight parking at Thredbo. Weather permitting, we shall make an ascent of Mt Kosciuszko during the course.

    Courses start at 8am on the first day at the nominated meeting place, where personal equipment is checked and group equipment distributed. We return to the carpark around 4 - 4.30pm on the final day.

  • The course will include elements of the following topics:

    Clothing and Equipment selection

    Cross country skiing or snow shoeing

    Snow Shelters – site selection, tent erection and protection

    Emergency shelters

    Snow Camping and cooking

    Snow craft

    Route selection

    Navigation

    Weather assessment

    Avalanche awareness

    Group management

    Hypothermia prevention and prevention/treatment of other alpine/outdoor health issues

    Leave no trace skills and ethics

  • Accommodation is in tents, camping on the snow. Snow tents are available for hire. Participants will need insulated sleeping mattresses and sleeping bags rated to at least -10 celsius.

    Participants provide their own food but will be advised of the type of food to bring.

    Lightweight camping stoves and pots can be provided for those who need them.

    We can also provide advice on appropriate camping food to bring.

  • While you do not need to be an elite athlete to take part, the course is physical and you will have to carry a backpack of around 15kg. There is no age restriction but K7 Adventures reserves the right to decline participation to anyone who we feel may be at undue risk due to health or fitness issues. If you have any concerns about your ability to undertake the course please contact Andrew Lock Adventures and/or your doctor.

  • Guiding fees are Alpine Skills course $1200 + GST per person for the 3 day course for a minimum of 4 people. If there are less than 4 people Andrew Lock will contact you to discuss alternatives.

    Thredbo Kosciuszko Express chairlift is $49 per person at the time of printing.

    Occassionally, Snowy Mountains weather can be severe and it may be appropriate to postpone or cancel the course. If the course is cancelled by K7 Adventures, all deposits will be fully refunded.

  • included

    Highly experienced mountain guide

    Full Liability Insurance

    NPWS guide fees & charges (this doesn’t include the National Park’s Visitor/Car entry fee

    Communications, first aid kit, water purification tablets, navigation equipment

    Snow shoes, adjustable ski poles and snow shovels

    Disposable biodegradable toilet waste bags

    Not included

    Travel to and from Thredbo

    Accommodation and meals

    Hire costs of required clothing and/or equipment.

    Kosciuszko Express chairlift ticket (if needed)

    Any other costs not listed under Inclusions.

  • There are no dates set for this course. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a private group experience.

    Courses start at 8am on the first day at the nominated meeting place, where personal equipment is checked and group equipment distributed. We return to the carpark around 4 - 4.30pm on the final day.

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