Avalanche Skills Course 2 (ASC2) - On Foot

Avalanche Skills Course 2 (ASC2) - On Foot
Desde NZD 1.399,00 NZ$
  • Duración: 4 Días (aproximadamente)
  • Ubicación: Queenstown, Otago
  • Código de producto: PSWVTK
Our Avalanche Skills Course 2 is accredited by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (who have spent years perfecting it) builds upon the foundation of knowledge and skills learnt in ASC1. Our instructors hold Avalanche Risk Management Level 6 (the highest professional avalanche qualification in NZ) and mountain guide qualifications, to ensure the quality of your learning is of the highest standard.


The course is 4 days, meeting at Basecamp Adventures Queenstown each morning at 8.30am. We are running two courses in Winter 2026: one on foot and one on touring equipment. Both courses are suitable for people who have completed ASC1 previously, gained some experience in the backcountry, and are now ready for a deeper understanding of the avalanche phenomenon. It will be taught as a mixture of theory and practical, with emphasis on getting into the snow environment each day to learn. The 'On Foot' course will use snowshoes, or crampons to hike across the snow. Perfect for aspiring mountaineers, alpine trampers or hunters, who have used crampons and ice axe previously (if you have not, please book onto one of our Intro to Winter Mountaineering Courses prior to the ASC2). All equipment will be provided.


AVALANCHE SKILLS COURSE 2 SYLLABUS


●       Trip planning and preparation

●       Avalanche formation

●       Weather, terrain, snowpack factors relating to avalanche conditions

●       Basic snowpack metamorphism

●       Using the NZ Avalanche Advisory

●       Safe travel techniques and decision-making in avalanche terrain

●       Snow tests

●       Human factors and decision-making tools, including mindset

●       Avalanche rescue


Course includes:

- transport to/ from Basecamp Adventures to the venue each day

- avalanche equipment hire if needed (transceiver, shovel and probe)

- technical snow travel equipment if needed (snowshoes, crampons, ice axe, helmet, poles) 

- MSC endorsed textbook, Avalanche Awareness in the Backcountry by Penny Goddard

- MCS Avalanche Assessor Card

- MSC Transceiver Certificate of Competence

- MSC ASC2 Certificate of Attendance

Course excludes:

- accommodation

- personal clothing and backpack for the snow environment, although we do have a selection of outer layers we can loan out and a selection of mountaineering boots we can hire out for $20 per day

- food and drink (flask of hot drink recommended)


We take the safety of our staff and clients very seriously, however, there is a risk of serious injury or death in all adventure activities.