Alpine Navigation Fundamentals Course

Learn practical navigation skills for adventure racing, hiking, ski touring, and mountaineering

Our Alpine Navigation Fundamentals Course is a hands-on introduction to backcountry navigation.

Backcountry Ski & Split-board Course

Learn to travel safely, efficiently, and confidently in the mountains

Dreaming of untouched powder, no lift queues, and the freedom to choose your own lines?

Backcountry Skills & Avalanche Courses

Gain the Knowledge & Confidence to Explore the Backcountry Safely

Venturing into the backcountry requires more than just a love for deep snow and adventure - it demands the right skills, decision-making ability, and avalanche awareness.

Introductory Mountaineering Course

The ideal introduction to alpine and snowcraft skills

Learn the skills to safely venture beyond tramping tracks and above the snow line!

Mountaineering & Climbing Instruction Courses

Learn the skills to move confidently and safely through New Zealand’s alpine terrain with our expert-led mountaineering and climbing instruction courses.

Mountaineering Skills & Alpine Climbing Courses

Build Confidence, Skills & Independence in the Southern Alps

New Zealand’s Southern Alps provide the ultimate natural classroom for learning and refining your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Intensive Mountaineering Skills Course

Technical alpine skills instruction for those who want to get into serious mountaineering

Go beyond the basic skills of mountaineering and get into more serious alpine terrain!

Ski Mountaineering Course

Glacier Travel & High Alpine Skills

Step into the heart of the Southern Alps and gain the essential skills for ski mountaineering on glaciated terrain.

Advanced Alpine Navigation Course

Intensive Navigation Training for Expedition Travel, Mountaineering, and Adventure Racing

The Advanced Alpine Navigation Course is an intensive multi-day training course designed for experienced outdoor travellers who want to develop high-level navigation skills for complex terrain and expedition environments.

Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Courses

Build the skills and confidence to explore New Zealand’s backcountry on skis or splitboard

Take your skiing or splitboarding beyond ski area boundaries and into New Zealand’s stunning backcountry with our expert-led instruction courses.

Specialized Alpine Climbing Course

Private instruction for experienced mountaineers

Take your climbing further and learn advanced mountaineering skills under expert tuition from NZMGA/IFMGA mountain guides!

Navigation Training for Spirited Women Adventure Race

Preparing for Spirited Women Tekapo 2027

About the Author Elke has spent many years navigating in the mountains through alpine guiding, expedition travel and adventure racing.

Alpine Navigation Courses

Map, compass and route-finding training for trampers, mountaineers, ski tourers and adventure racers

In the mountains, navigation is more than just finding your way — it’s a critical safety skill.

Winter Mountaineering Course

Learn essential skills for alpine travel in winter conditions

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our winter mountaineering courses in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.

Alpine Skills Courses

Build the skills and confidence to travel safely beyond the track in alpine terrain

Take your tramping, hiking, or hunting into more challenging terrain with our practical alpine skills courses.

New Zealand Alpine Instruction Courses

Build the skills. Climb with confidence. Thrive in the mountains.

Whether you're taking your first steps onto snow and ice or aiming to lead your own alpine missions, our Alpine Instruction Courses are designed to equip you with essential mountain skills and decision-making confidence.

Preparing for your Mountain Adventure

Venturing into New Zealand’s Southern Alps is an unforgettable experience — one that rewards preparation, curiosity, and a healthy respect for the mountains.