HI there,
This is a reply to a post that someone put up asking about climbing things to do in New Zealand in January.
I am a member of The New Zealand Alpine Club and I received an Email the other day with guided things to do, I have cut and pasted these things below. I am not hwking membership to the NEw Zealand Alpine club but if you're spending the money to go to NZ, the NZ$100 or so is a cheap price to pay to get hooked in quickly (Its about US$60 I think) I included the contact phone numbers below, but to reduce the possibility of SPAM, I have removed the email addresses, sorry.
Also, IF you are looking for a guide that will take you anywhere you want to go, Lydia Bradey is an excellent choice, I was one of her first clients some years ago, and you can't go wrong having hiring her for your time in New Zealand. Contact her at:
http://www.brassmonkeybivouac.com/
IF I Wasn't in Spain beating my head against office walls right now, I would surely love to get on some New Zealand Glacier, I envy you!
NZ ALPINE CLUB NOTES:
UPCOMING TRIPS AND INSTRUCTION:
December 6 to 8.
Pro Multi-Pitch Adventure Rockclimbing Course, Twin Streams Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Cost: $250
Learn the skills to undertake long committing rock climbs efficiently and safely in an inspiring environment. Based at Twin Streams, access by helicopter from Glentanner (flight included in course price), walk out on Monday afternoon. The course Instructor will be Dave Brash from Dunedin, a professional rock climbing instructor and editor of Dunedin Rock. There are only four
student places available, participants must be NZAC members and payment must be received in full by the National Office to secure a place. To get the most
out of this course you should have some experience leading and placing natural pro to grade 16-17. Contact either the National Office in Christchurch, or Dave
Brash, 03 473 9970, 027 222 1195,
National Instruction Programme 2003-2004
The Instruction courses will provide intermediate-advanced instruction to Club members at subsidised rates. Numbers limited. Full details in the Autumn
edition of Climber or call Richard Wesley 377 7595
Intermediate- Advanced Mountaineering (Five Days) $950
3-7 January 2004 , and 10-14 January 2004 Unwin Hut Mt Cook NZAC Annual climbing camp
January 2004 NZAC National Annual Climbing Camp Hopkins Valley Next year’s camp is to be held based out of Elcho Hut in the Hopkins Valley, a fantastic area right next door to the Mt Cook/Aoraki area, but without the
pressure of tourism. The valley provides easy access to a variety of difficulties of mountain routes and also has some excellent rock climbing, including a 16-pitch
crux grade 16 on Mt Hopkins east ridge and plenty of easier stuff. There are extensive tramping possibilities and, due to the valley aspect of the camp, supporters will also be able to access this camp, making for not only a great chance to get some climbing in but also for non-climbing partners and families to participate in the great mountain atmosphere. To find out more you can visit our
website page and look under 'Activities', 'Climbing Camps'. www.alpineclub.org.nz A registration fee of $25 will be charged to cover basic admin costs, with possible 4WD all the way to Elcho being charged based on
cost. For those interested in attending this camp, please contact the National Office