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Aside from its stunning natural beauty, Kosciuszko National Park and the Snowy Mountains are perfectly suited to learning technical alpine skills.
The Australian Alpine Academy with Kosciusko Climb teaches mountaineering fundamentals and backcountry travel skills to prepare would-be mountaineers for more technical objectives in higher mountain ranges.
The low-angle slopes, open plateaus and undulating terrain of the Snowy Mountains are perfect for a hands-on mountaineering experience. Along the way, climb the lowest of the Seven Summits on the Bass List.
Itinerary
Day 0
- Pre-trip team briefing and gear check in Jindabyne.
Day 1
- Meet in Guthega Car Park
- AM training session with sled rigging and packing
- Snowshoe to base camp
- PM training session, with intro to expedition camping and setting up camp
Day 2
- Basic mountaineering skills training session and ascent to high camp
Day 3
- Summit Kosciuszko and return to base camp
Day 4
- AM snowshoe to Blue Lake for ice climbing and rappelling training
- PM break down camp and return to Guthega
Inclusion/Exclusions
Inclusions
- Fully qualified world-class Mountain Guides
- Education and Comprehensive Training Seminars
- 3x nights camping in Kosciuszko National Park
- Camping equipment (tents, toilet facilities)
- Group equipment (stoves, gas, group technical gear including snow & ice anchors, ropes, rock, ice & snow protection, sleds, snow shovels)
- Mountain Meals
- Emergency equipment, first aid, satellite phone/GPS
Exclusions
- All costs for the Australian Alpine Academy are incurred by you prior to the start date of the trip and after the end date, including accommodation in Jindabyne the night before (Day Zero) or the night the course completes
- Personal clothing and personal climbing gear (including snow shoes, helmet, harness, carabiners, mountaineering boots, ice axe – many of these items can be rented in advance)
- In town meals in Jindabyne
- Transportation
- Personal National Park entry fees
- Expenses while on expedition that are above and beyond the normal scope of the trip such as medical treatment, evacuation, trip interruption, snacks, flight changes, alcohol, gifts for friends and family, specialty coffees, and bottled water among others.
- Expenses incurred due to events out of the control of CTSS such as delays or interruptions, political events, natural events of disasters, events outside of our control will not be covered by CTSS. These may include circumstances such as extra hotel nights due to delays.
- Trip Insurance including personal climbing, medical, rescue, evacuation, trip interruption, and trip cancellation insurance
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
Reviews
5/5
based on 2 reviews
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Ailish R
I just finished the Australian Alpine Academy- Intro to Mountaineering course. What a brilliant experience it was! We had Rob as our guide who was very knowledgeable, organised and fun to be around. The other guides assisting were fantastic too. The course itself was comprehensive with a good mix of theory and practice. Our group experienced everything from blue skies to snow storms, so it a great training ground for future expeditions. Really impressed with CTSS and I hope to join them on a future trip. Thanks CTSS Team!
Year of Expedition : 2022
17-09-2022
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Ben C
Robert was such an amazing guide and genuinely kind person, his passion for the mountains and helping people achieve their goals is incredibly inspiring to watch. He has taught me not only about how to climb mountains but also how to push people beyond what they thought was possible in a very positive environment.
Year of Expedition : 2022
17-08-2022
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Expedition Information
- $1,133
- August 4 Days
- Trekking
Fitness Level
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Technical Level
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Group Size
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Expedition Information
- $1,133
- August 4 Days
- Trekking
Fitness Level
0
Technical Level
0
Group Size
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