Hi. im planing on doing a Avalanche course.  i think its aprox a 100NZD, and run by the mountain safety Counsil. There are two courses both on ruapehu: 10-11of aug or the 19-20 of aug.  is anybody interested in joining me? i got a car so we can drive up there. If we take the 19-20th we could stay up there on the the AIC ...