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Alpine Course 2

Take your alpine skills to the next level with advanced techniques in steep terrain, complex anchors, mixed climbing, and rescue systems.

Reach new alpine heights

What is Advanced Alpine Travel?

Building on foundational skills, this course delves into the techniques needed for more challenging alpine terrain. You’ll learn to move efficiently and safely on steep snow and ice, handle complex rope systems, and manage technical climbs in alpine conditions.

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What Will We Learn?

Advanced Movement Skills

  • Steep terrain techniques with crampons and ice axes
  • Near-vertical climbing on snow and ice
  • Technical descent methods
  • Efficient movement in mixed terrain
    Rope and Protection Systems
  • Roped glacier travel
  • Snow protection placement
  • Advanced anchor building
  • Direct harness and anchor belaying
  • Safe climbing in alpine terrain
    Mixed Climbing Skills
  • Dry tooling fundamentals
  • Rock protection while wearing crampons
  • Transitioning between snow, ice, and rock
  • Movement techniques for mixed terrain
    Rescue and Safety
  • Simple hauling systems
  • Crevasse rescue techniques
  • Team arrest scenarios
  • Emergency response in alpine terrain

Location:

  • Either Bright or near Mt Hotham. The final location depends on the snow conditions and will be communicated to participants closer to the course date.

    Times:

  • Aim to be learning from 9am to 4pm each day.

    The course fee does not cover:

  • Transport to/from Melbourne, including parking fees on location
  • Food
  • Accommodation

    Note on accommodation: 

  • We have a contact in Bright where a few beds are available for $50 per night and ground accommodation (bring sleeping bag and mattress) is available for $20 per night.

Equipment needed:

  • Warm Clothing: Layered clothing including base layers, insulating layers, and a waterproof and breathable outer shell jacket and pants. (Have extra jacket)
  • Insulated Gloves or Mittens: Protect your hands from the cold and wind. (Have a spare pare as we touch the snow a lot and your gloves will get wet)
  • Warm Hat or Beanie: Keep your head and ears covered to retain heat.
  • Thermal Socks: Provide insulation and moisture-wicking properties to keep your feet warm and dry.
  • Sturdy Winter Boots: Insulated and waterproof boots with good traction for walking on snow or icy surfaces. Please ensure they are compatible with C1-type crampons at least, though please note that for more effective practice and to prepare you for tackling higher mountains in the future, boots compatible with C2 crampons would be ideal. Feel free to ask us if you are unsure.
  • Backpack: Carry your essentials, such as water, snacks, extra clothing, and equipment.
  • Navigation Tools: Map, compass, or GPS device to navigate your surroundings.
  • Headlamp or Flashlight: Essential for winter activities with limited daylight or in case of emergencies.
  • Sun Protection: Sunglasses or goggles, sunscreen, and lip balm with SPF to protect against the sun’s rays reflecting off the snow.
  • Trekking Poles: Provide stability and support, especially on uneven or slippery terrain.
  • Hand and Toe Warmers: Disposable heat packs to provide extra warmth in extremely cold conditions.
  • Snacks and Water: Carry high-energy snacks and sufficient water to stay hydrated during your activity.

    The guide will carry the following:

  • First aid kit: A compact first aid kit with essential supplies.

We will supply the following (though you are welcome to use your own if you have it):

  • Ice Axe
  • Crampons
  • Ropes
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • All climbing-specific equipment (trad gear, belay devices, carabiners etc).
  • Snow anchor equipment
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Nathan Watson
Nathan Watson 2 weeks ago
The Top Rope Anchors and Abseiling course offered great enjoyment especially with Aaron as our guide. Aaron provided clear information on the different types of equipment and how it should be suitably set-up. I highly recommend the climbing company to individuals seeking to start rock climbing and abseiling or who wish to refresh skills and techniques.
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Gregory Corvus
Gregory Corvus 6 months ago
Our group spent the weekend with Aaron learning Anchoring, abseiling, and top roping skills. His teaching methods were very clear and understandable. He was calm, professional, and reassuring, which is what I personally needed due to my fears of risk and heights. By the end of the course I was able to confidently place an anchoring system that I was confident in and took away the skills that would allow me to do it outside of the class environment.
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Cameron Scates
Cameron Scates 1 year ago
Had Aaron teach me and three others over two days. Very informative and answers any questions you have with climbing with confidence. Over all great person and teacher
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Belinda Nicholson
Belinda Nicholson 2 days ago
Fantastic day out. Thank you Aaron for your patience and providing a wonderful experience for the kids
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Zac Hudspeth
Zac Hudspeth 6 days ago
Having just completed the indoor lead course with Aaron, I cannot recommend these folks enough.
Personally, coming from a background of strong climbing skills but weak technical knowledge, this course provided the perfect introduction to the basics of indoor lead climbing.
The combination of laid-back energy and just the right amount of theory and practice enabled the group to confidently progress through the course.
This was the perfect first step, and I now feel enabled to continue my climbing journey.
Thanks, Climbing Company!
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Kong Squid
Kong Squid 7 days ago
Learn how to lead from here.
Aaron is such a good instructor. Very friendly community. Highly recommended if you wanna start lead climbing
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Mark
Mark 2 weeks ago
Highly recommend the Alpine 1 and 2 courses with Hamid! He had a deep understanding of the concepts needed to set you up for successful climbs/rescues and translates his knowledge well. His patience with the learning curve is also equally as impressive. Definitely practice your hitches/knots before the course and “don’t engage your feet”!
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David Coorey
David Coorey 2 weeks ago
A very enjoyable day out! Our guides, John and Jacky, were very friendly and informative, with a big emphasis placed on safety. I would have no hesitation in joining them again, or recommending The Climbing Company.

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