This course is for those looking to start exploring the mountains. A moderate level of fitness is needed and experience in the outdoors is helpful.

The course will cover

• Gear Choice

• Basic Navigation

• Moving on snow

• Walking with an Ice Axe

• Cramponing

• Self-Arresting with and without an ice axe

• Avalanche awareness and an introduction to using avalanche rescue equipment

Time

Fox Lodge on the Friday night at by 8pm for a brief on the following day.

Access

Chains - Chains are NOT Required and we will arrange transport from the lodge to the top of the road each day in a Peel Forest Outdoor Centre Vehicle.

If snow is forecast to be below the lodge - we will be in contact to arrange transport to the lodge from the bridge at the base of the mountain.

Location

Fox Peak

Accomodation

Fox Peak Ski Club Lodge

Food

Bring food for 2 nights and 2 days. Lots of hearty snacks for during the day. The lodge has good cooking facilities with an outside cool store.

Age requirements:

Appropriate for ages 16 and up

Gear Provided:

(Feel free to bring yours if you own it)

Ice Axe
Crampons
Snow Shoes (Only used if required for the conditions)
Avalanche Transciver
Probe
Shovel
Helmet

Gear You Need to Bring:

This gear is necessary to staying safe in the mountains and to complete the course

Boots - These MUST be a minimum of a 3/4 shank tramping boot - ideally a Full shank boot is best (we cannot provide these unfortunately, but you may be able to rent some from a local outfitter)
Gaiters
Hard Shell Jacket (Seam Sealed Rain coat) PVC or Similar is not appropriate due to the sliding hazard
Hard Shell Pants
Thermal or 200 weigh merino Top and Bottoms
Fleece top x2
Fleece or soft-shell pants
Pack 30L minimum with waist and chest strap
Thick Wool Socks x2
Warm hat
Light Gloves x2 (Niga Freezer work gloves are good)
Warm Gloves x1 - Pair of wind proof gloves or mittens
Buff or balaclava
Sun Hat
Sun Glasses
Torch and spare batteries
Water Bottle - Ability to hold 2L
Sleeping Bag
Food
Any medication you take

Optional Nice to haves

Camera
Goggles

Gear that can be Provided on Request Prior to Course

Pack
Rain Coat
Top Fleece
Warm Hat

Intro to Mountaineering Skills

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