Avalanche Skills Course 1 (ASC1)

Avalanche Skills Course 1 (ASC1)
From NZD NZ$650.00
  • Duration: 2 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Geraldine , Canterbury
  • Product code: ASC1

Accomodation

1 night of accommodation is provided at Fox Peak Ski Club Lodge 

Access

2wd vehicle access to the lodge

Chains will not be required

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 and chains or 4wd is needed, we will be in contact to arrange transport to the lodge from the valley floor.

Food

Food is not included with course cost. Bring food for 1 night and 2 days. Lots of hearty snacks and a packed lunch for during the day. The lodge has good cooking facilities with an outside cool store.

Our Guarantee

No cancellations. We have many sites to choose from to help make our courses resilient. We’ll do our best to run no-matter the conditions. In the unlikely event we have to postpone due to extreme weather, we’ll find a date that works for you.

 

 

Please note we require a minimum of 4 people to run this course effectively.


Gear List

We will be spending lots of time outside exposed to all elements. Come prepared for the weather and the season knowing that we may be adventuring into unsheltered terrain and cold temperatures. 

Any gear highlighted can be provided to you when you arrive if you do not have your own.

Compulsory Gear:

  • Boots – these must be a minimum of 3/4 shank. (Ideally full-shank is best.)
  • Gaiters
  • Hard shell jacket (A seam-sealed raincoat type jacket. PVC or similar is not appropriate due to sliding hazard)
  • Hard shell pants (A seam-sealed raincoat type. PVC or similar is not appropriate due to sliding hazard)
  • Thermals – polypro or 200 weight 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 well)
  • Warm gloves x1 (Windproof gloves/mittens)
  • Buff/balaclava
  • Sun hat
  • Sun glasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Torch and spare batteries
  • Water bottle (ability to carry 2l)
  • Any medication you take

We Provide

(or BYO if you already own the following equipment)

Avalanche Rescue Equipment

  • Avalanche Transceiver (digital)
  • Probe
  • Shovel

Technical Equipment

  • Helmet
  • Ice axe (walking axe)
  • Crampons (minimum 10 points)