Wed 13 July Intro at the Clubrooms
Wed 20 July Crampon fitting at the Clubrooms
22-24 July Snow I at the Club Lodge at Whakapapa Village
5-7 Aug Snow II at the Club Lodge at Whakapapa Village
Cost tbc but around $350 plus gear hire
You need to be a Club member to do the course.
It is desirable that you have done some tramping and have a reasonable level of fitness although there will be dispensations given for those with outstanding baking skills.
Snowcraft is a course designed to give trampers an introduction to getting about in alpine environments. We cover walking in snow and the use of ice axe and crampons. Weather, navigation, trip planning and risk assessment are also covered along with snow shelters, what to wear this season and a few other things.
More details will be posted on the website after Easter. Meantime all inquires should go to