Hi Everyone The first alpine instruction course is happening on Mt Ruapehu this weekend 20-22 June. The course will cover walking in snow, use of crampons and an ice axe and general alpine safety. For all those who signed up, you should've or will be contacted asking to confirm and pay the trip cost of $60 at this Tuesday's meeting ...

Hi! Anyone keen on doing something after AIC? I'd like to go so much to Tongariro crossing, Mt. Ruapehu or Mt. Taranaki areas but would need some more experienced with me. I have winter tramping experience but not with the ice axe and crampons. It would be fun to practice those skills learned in the course. My friend might come as well and have a ...