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New Zealand Snow Safety Institute

Mountaineering, Climbing, Avalanche Safety, Backcountry Ski and Snowboarding Courses

TempleBasin.com

Image of Temple BasinBased at Temple Basin Ski Area, the New Zealand Snow Safety Institute runs a series of courses throughout the year on aspects of climbing, mountaineering and mountain safety. Some of the courses are for skiers, climbers and trampers who want to improve their understanding of the mountain environment in order to be safer in it. Other courses are for experienced skiers who wish to train as ski patrollers and gain the Canterbury Ski Association qualifications.

All courses are led by experienced, qualified instructors.

 July 2008
05-06 Mountain Skills - Level I SSI
$400.00
21-25 5-day Mountain Skills for Climbers and Trampers SSI
$900.00
TBA Advanced Emergency Medical Care (Monday to Friday) TC
TBA
 August 2008
TBA Otago Polytechnic - Mountain Safety Council Avalanche 1 Course OP
$TBA
non - NZ
students
$TBA
03-09 7-day Multi-Skill Mountaineering Course SSI
$1,250.00
11-14 5-day Backcountry Skills for Skiers and Snowboarders SSI
$900.00
16-17 Mountain Skills - Level II SSI
$400.00
 September 2008
01-05 5-day Mountain Skills for Climbers and Trampers SSI
$900.00
06-07 Avalanche Awareness SSI
$400.00
14-20 7-day Multi-Skill Mountaineering Course SSI
$1,250.00
 October 2008
04-05 Mountain Skills - Level III SSI
$400.00

All Courses Weather Permitting
All participants should carry a first aid kit.
ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST. Transaction administration costs are payable by client(s) who pay by Credit Card or Telgraphic Transfer.

Course Details

Advanced Emergency Medical Care
Aimed to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care skills. Ideally suited for those working in an outdoor or adventure based environment. This course is conducted in Christchurch City at the Shirley Community Centre. Accommodation and meals are not included.
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Avalanche 1 Course
This Avalanche Programme is jointly administered by Otago Polytechnic and the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council and is the nationally recognised training programme for professionals working in the field.
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Avalanche Awareness
This course is an ideal introduction for those wishing to gain a basic level of understanding about avalanche safety. Content covers terrain, weather, avalanche classification and formation, snow pack analysis, route finding and emergency procedures.
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5-Day Backcountry Skills for Climbers and Trampers
This course is designed for climbers and trampers who wish to develop experience and technical expertise in the mountains.
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5-Day Back Country Skills for Skiers and Snowboarders

This course is designed for skiers and snowboarders who wish to develop experience and technical expertise in the back country.
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7-Day Multi Skill Mountaineering Course
An intensive alpine course covering all aspects of the Snow Caving and Winter Survival, Avalanche Awareness, Risk Management and Alpine Climbing courses, as well as ropes, knots and anchors. An excellent opportunity to study the alpine environment during different snow and weather conditions.
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Mountain Skills - Level I
An introduction to the basic equipment and techniques employed in an alpine environment. Use and care of equipment, ropes, knots, anchors, abseiling and belaying will be covered.
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Mountain Skills - Level II
Designed for those people who wish to extend their basic mountaineering skills. This course revises anchors and covers methods for multiple anchors, abseiling past a knot, Z-pully raises, assisted hoists, lowering on an improvised stretcher, escaping the system and short roping.
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Mountain Skills - Level III
This course is for the more advanced mountaineer. It combines previously learnt skills and places them in a practical environment to extend even further their mountaineering skills.
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Winter Survival and Snow Shelters
This course is an ideal introduction for those who wish to build safe snow shelters and stay overnight in the alpine environment.
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