Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Adventure Magazine

THE SCHOOL OF MOUNTAINEERING

Mountaineering season is on and privileged as we are, we live in a country with majestic peaks and stunning alpine scenery.

Especially on the South Island which is the home to some 23, 3000-meter peaks. But as mesmerizing as the mountains are, we all know they can be challenging places to be and must be treated with the utmost respect. For many of us tramping is not unfamiliar and provides us with the opportunity to connect on some level with our unique alpine environment.

However, if you want to step it up and explore the more remote parts of our country, why not strap on some crampons, grab an ice axe and add a whole new set of skills to your outdoor-toolbox?

A Mountaineering Skills Course can equip you for future alpine adventures -

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Adventure Magazine

Adventure Magazine7 min read
The Joe River Expedition
It had only been three days of trying to walk kayaks into the Olivine Wilderness area and our plans had already gone down the drain. The jagged edges of icy mountain caps reared up sharply, blocking the sky opposite where I sat. Snowmelt cascaded dow
Adventure Magazine2 min read
More Than Just Keeping Dry Timberlands Caps Ridge Waterproof Jacket
Timberland, the iconic brand that marries style with quality, recently handed me their new Cap Ridge Waterproof Jacket for a thorough review. I took it from the rugged alpine to the stormy local streets, and even for a walk on a sunny yet cold windy
Adventure Magazine6 min read
Erica Gatland The Climbing Trailblazer
There was a time when it was mainly just Erica Gatland and the boulder bros. The Christchurch-based veterinarian has been climbing since she was 9 years old, but her bouldering exploits have put her head and shoulders above all Kiwi women boulderers.

Related