If your goal is to become a competent, self-reliant mountaineer, this is the course that moves you into that space. Mountaineering 2 builds directly on the foundation of our introductory programs, focusing on the advanced ropework, anchor craft, movement skills, and hazard assessment required to operate with confidence in the alpine.
Our new 1:2 (guide:client) instructional model gives you more hands-on coaching than ever before. With a guide literally right beside you on the routes you’ll be climbing, you’ll refine your systems as you lead, receive immediate feedback, and develop the judgment needed to manage yourself and a partner in real mountain terrain. Over five days at our high-mountain basecamp, you’ll gain the experience and autonomy you need to handle more committing objectives – whether here or abroad.
2026 Dates:
· 10 – 14 Aug
· 17 – 21 Aug
For additional information please contact our office.
This course will teach you the skills required to:
- Prepare for advanced alpine expeditions
- Handle ropes and use advanced rope systems
- Build complex snow anchors
- Perform complex rescues
- Belay both a second or a lead climber
- Communicate clearly with your climbing partner
- Fit and use crampons for snow travel & ice climbing
- Ascend & Descend using crampons and ice axes
- Arrest a fall with an ice axe
- Assess avalanche risks
- Use avalanche beacons and snow probes
- Prepare improvised snow shelters
- Assess complex hazards in a vertical environment
Course prerequisites:
- Must be physically fit
- Previous alpine/climbing experience required (demonstrated by the completion of an Intro to Mountaineering course or equivalent experience)
What’s included:
- Australia’s most experienced adventure guiding & outdoor training specialists – The Australian School of Mountaineering
- Nationally qualified & highly experienced guides
- All technical equipment
- Delicious & nutritious meals for the duration of the expedition. (Please inform us of any requirements on your booking info)
- All National Parks’ entrance fees
- 20% off in our partner store, Paddy Pallin Katoomba
