The Climbing Company

Alpine Skills Courses

Build Real Alpine Capability, Right Here in Australia.

Our alpine skills courses teach essential snow travel, self-arrest, anchor systems, and winter risk management in real Australian alpine terrain. Structured, safety-first, and practical, these programs are designed to build capability you can apply anywhere.

Many of our participants train with us before heading to New Zealand, the Himalayas, or larger alpine objectives overseas. The systems are the same. The judgement is the same. The environment here gives you the perfect place to learn them properly.

Deliberate winter training done locally, applicable anywhere.

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alpine regions ACROSS VICTORIA

1-2 days of on-slope training

Alpine Skills Courses

Build Real Alpine Capability, Right Here in Australia.

Deliberate winter training done locally, applicable anywhere.

view upcoming course dates →

alpine regions ACROSS VICTORIA

1-2 days of on-slope training

Victoria’s Outdoor Climbing & Alpine Adventure Specialists

Certified Mountain Guides

Learn from qualified alpine instructors who operate in real winter terrain, not simulated environments.

Individual Attention in Real Terrain

Low ratios allow space to practise properly, ask questions, and build confidence at a steady pace.

Practical, Terrain-Based Learning

We teach systems in the environments they’re designed for – snow, weather, elevation, and real decision-making.

Clear progression between courses

Each course builds deliberately on the last, developing winter judgement and technical capability step by step.

As an unskilled an inexperienced alpine trekker, I was looking for course to give the me basic knowledge I needed, ideally in a fun and safe environment – and got that and more. Pauli was a highly experienced, very passionate, safety conscious guide with a great energy and sense of humour. He and Hamid adjusted plans and arranged course content specific to our needs … and then patiently helped a bunch of beginners go from confusion, to some understanding, and then to enjoyment.

Thanks for a great weekend. Highly recommended.

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Mike Wilson 7 months ago

Huge shout out to Hamid and Pauly I have just completed both alpine 1 and alpine 2 courses and they were sick, I learnt heaps from basic walking techniques to complex rope systems with crevasse rescue to self arrests I would highly recommend these courses I went in as a complete beginner and now I can’t wait to get back out there despite getting absolutely drenched today I still had the best time these guys know there stuff and are great at teaching it. Yew cheers guys

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Martin Aylward 7 months ago

I would say that Hamid is an excellent teacher and a very professional one. Hamid was always there to reassure and mentor me even though I had no prior experience. Hamid was always kind and willing to assist me, even though I probably needed more help than anyone else. The course was great , there was structure and safe rails that enable us to test our confidence. Thank you Hamid. I anticipate returning for Alpine 2 next year, in the meantime I will put the lessons into practice.

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Alejandro Gaete 7 months ago

Couldn’t be more full of praise for this course. Hamid was a fantastic instructor, very safe, managed to keep a broad age group of participants ranging from 12-50+ happy and at levels that suited each individual’s skills. We finished with a solid understanding of basic alpine skills, which sets a platform for future adventures. We will definitely be coming back for other courses run by The Climbing Company. Highly recommended.

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Ben M 7 months ago

Completed the Alpine 1 Course with Hamid. As an introduction to snowy/alpine traversing and trekking, the course was well structured and delivered giving participants key insights into the skills, knowledge and equipment needed to successfully and safety handle the challenges of winter hiking.
The course combined both closed indoor theory and demonstration and hands-on practice on the mountain. Hamid was great, ensuring all participants operated safety and made on-the-go decisions considering the weather, environment and skill level of each student.

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Louis Patterson 7 months ago

Find your level. Build from there.

Our alpine programs are grouped into clear tiers so you can see where you fit and what comes next. Each level builds deliberately and responsibly on the one before it.

That doesn’t mean you need to do them all. Some participants follow the full pathway, others select the course that matches their current experience or future plans. The progression exists to support you, not restrict you.

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