29 Jun 2026

🎿 Ready to leave the ski field behind?

Imagine earning your turns in untouched powder, making confident decisions in the mountains, and having the skills to safely explore New Zealand’s incredible backcountry.

Whether you’re new to ski touring or looking to step into steeper alpine terrain, we have a course to match your goals.

🏔️ Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Course
Perfect for skiers and splitboarders wanting to become independent backcountry travellers.

Over five days you’ll learn:
✔️ Avalanche awareness and terrain assessment
✔️ Route planning and navigation
✔️ Efficient uphill travel and downhill techniques
✔️ Companion rescue with beacon, probe & shovel
✔️ Snowpack assessment and safe decision-making
✔️ Emergency shelters and mountain survival skills
✔️ Trip planning and group management

⛷️ Ski Mountaineering Course
Ready for the next step? This course is designed for experienced backcountry skiers wanting to tackle technical alpine objectives.

Develop skills including:
✔️ Ice axe and crampon techniques
✔️ Glacier travel and crevasse safety
✔️ Ropework for ski mountaineering
✔️ Steep snow travel and alpine climbing skills
✔️ Ski mountaineering route planning
✔️ Safe travel in complex alpine terrain
✔️ Technical descents in real mountain environments

Join a course that’s already running or ask us to schedule dates that suit your group.

Backcountry Ski Course
• 21–25 August – 4 spaces
• 25–29 August – 3 spaces
• 1–5 September – 4 spaces

Ski Mountaineering Course
• 20-26 September – 3 spaces

Check out our upcoming courses and contact us to find the best course for your experience and objectives.

Learn from our experienced IFMGA & NZMGA mountain guides, and build the skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of backcountry adventures.

Who’s ready to earn their turns this winter? ❄️

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