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| MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS | ADVANCED MOUNTAINEERING & ICE CLIMBING MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS (Alpine I) On arrival at Jindabyne you will be met by the ASM Instructors who will begin to prepare you for your five-day mountaineering adventure. Your Instructors will fit you out in the latest equipment, ensure that you are properly clothed and ready for your journey. The group will then be transported by minibus, over-snow vehicle and then finally by skis or snowshoes to our unique on snow Basecamp which is situated in close proximity to our favourite climbing areas. From the Basecamp, you will be taught under the expert guidance of your instructors all the latest techniques in modern mountaineering. Some of the subjects covered will include:
You will also experience climbing on the famous Blue Lake ice. We wouldn’t dare think of sending you home without it! Grade: Moderate fitness, Some basic rockclimbing experience is also useful but is not compulsory (see our ROCK I Course for details).
This course will place particular emphasis on steep ice and mixed alpine climbing:
Time will also be devoted to refining your "Front Pointing" and other steep ice skills so that you will learn to climb with confidence and style. Grade: Good fitness, you must have basic mountaineering skills, previous skiing experience is an advantage but is not essential. Some basic rockclimbing experience is also useful but is not compulsory
To participate you will need previous skiing experience to at least intermediate standard and have an interest in becoming proficient in all aspects of Technical Mountain ski touring. While the course is essentially an instructional program this instruction takes place "on the move" allowing skiers to undertake as much of the finest off piste skiing that can be had in five days. Subjects covered include:
Grade: Good fitness, ski skills to an intermediate level, no need to be stylish but you should be capable of strong stem and parallel turns!
The subjects covered in this five day course include:
Grade: Moderate fitness
This three-day avalanche course will provide the winter mountain user with the important information and skills required to improve safety and awareness in avalanche prone terrain. Some of the subjects covered in this specialist course include:
Grade: Moderate fitness, some previous skiing experience is an advantage but not essential
Grade: Good fitness, you must have Basic Mountaineering Skills (see our Mountaineering Skills (Alpine I) Course for details), Some basic rockclimbing experience is also useful but is not compulsory The fee for all ASM Mountaineering Courses includes all the specialist equipment necessary including: Climbing Harnesses, Helmets, Ice Axes, Ice Hammers, Clip on Crampons, Ropes, Snow Stakes, Ice Screws, Skis, Snowshoes, Plastic Mountaineering Boots, Poles and Climbing Skins, Large Packs, Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Mats, Snow Tents and Cooking Gear.  | MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS | ADVANCED MOUNTAINEERING & ICE CLIMBING
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Our winter climbing adventures takes place among the snow-clad peaks of The Kosciuszko National Park. This unique region contains the highest summits in the Australian Alps and boasts an impressive array of high quality rock, snow and ice climbs of all grades and styles. The excellent climbing combined with stable weather and easy access ensures the aspiring alpiniste of a winter climbing experience beyond comparison! ASM has been conducting mountaineering and ice climbing courses in the Kosciuszko region for many years, our experience in this area is unequalled! No longer is it necessary to spend a fortune travelling overseas to gain experience in alpine skills when the training can be had right at home. Many participants attend our winter courses as preparation for more demanding ventures such as Himalayan Climbs or acclimatisation for Antarctic Expeditions. Our Guides are leading mountaineers and climbing instructors who possess the experience and qualifications to train you to climb safely in high mountains anywhere in the World! In Australian based alpine climbing and mountain skills instruction, ASM set the standard! 
Our introductory Mountaineering program is excellent preparation for novice climbers getting ready to tackle more ambitious courses or climbing adventures in higher mountain ranges abroad.
Our instructors will meet you at Jindabyne and from here we will depart for our high mountain Basecamp. Over the next five days your instructors will select quality alpine routes of moderate to advanced standard to test and improve your alpine climbing skills. Many talk in awe of the fabled Blue Lake “Water Ice” - we won’t just be talking about it, we’ll be climbing lots of it! Through extensive experience our instructors know where and when to find the best ice conditions and they will ensure that you get to climb it to the fullest!
The course for experienced skiers who like to ski "off the edge"! Let our guides show you the best backcountry ski runs in Australia!
Designed for mountaineers, snowboarders and ski tourers and staffed by Avalanche Safety qualified ASM instructors. 
For those who have some previous mountaineering experience and wish to sink their crampons into something more challenging!
The activity is designed for participants with previous rockclimbing or general mountaineering experience. This dynamic program will help to increase your experience and knowledge and give you confidence when attempting your own summits! Over the course of ten days you will accompany your guides in small groups on classic Southern Alps mountain routes of varying styles and difficulty. Specialist coaching in modern mountaineering skills will be offered throughout each climbing day.