An extra Avalanche Awareness course has been added to the calendar on the weekend of 20, 21st August. There are three spaces still available so please contact us if you have an interest
08/11/2011
08/07/2009
Snow Caving Experience
A view of Temple Basin lodges from our snow cave during the 7 day Mountain Skills course last week. There are other similar courses running later in the season and we look forward to your interest
Successful Courses in 2009
Instructor Dave and two students traverse a ridge above Temple Basin Ski Area last week during the 7 day mountain skills course. Another bumper snow year in Arthurs Pass and for the NZSSI. We have lots of courses running from Mountaineering to Avalanche Skills and with such great snow cover our avalanche and snow caving courses have plenty of different terrain and snow to learn about.
We have fully booked the Back Country Skills for Skiers and Snowboarders course, which is aimed at those wanting to head out of bounds and explore the back country, or as a prerequisite for the stage 1 Avalanche Professional course. If there is sufficient interest we are happy to provide another course later in the season.
There have also been some great courses completed this season. These include a 7 day Mountain Skills course and a 5 day private course geared towards up skilling people and introducing them to the mountains of New Zealand in a safe and professional environment.
I hope to see you up here for more courses and fun at the NZ Snow Safety Institute.
Gideon Geerling, Senior Instructor
07/30/2009
Well Appointed Lecture Theatre
Our lecture theatre is particularly spacious and provides pleasant learning conditions to complete the theoretical part of the courses.
Accommodation on the Main Divide
A group leaves the accommodation lodge at Temple Basin to undertake the practical part of our courses. The Main Divide location is right on the doorstep of the best educational terrain in the country.
07/24/2009
Back Country Skills for Skiers and Snowboarders
Martin Bell completes a snowpit to check the stability of a snowfield before crossing it. Considered an essential practice when travelling in the back country, this skill is taught on our 5 day course which runs between 10 and 14 August.
