This qualification is for people who operate in non-technical alpine terrain.
Course ID: | 4026 |
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Start Date: | 11-09-2025 |
End Date: | 14-09-2025 |
Closing Date: | 01-08-2025 |
Member Price: | 1075.00 |
Course Discipline: | Alpine |
Qualification: | Alpine 1 |
Location: | Mt Ruapehu |
Course Type: | Assessment |
What is required to complete the application process: | |
Current Membership to NZOIA
First Aid
Medical Disclosure (you will fill this in as part of your online application).
NZOIA Alpine Summary Sheet
Be 20yrs or over (at time of assessment)
Logbook - Alpine
MSC Avalanche Skills Course 2 (ASC 2)
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The holder of this qualification may operate in non-technical apline terrain. Terrain may be low consequence snow slopes, open tussock or scree and easy rock scrambling. The use of a rope will not normally be required outside of an emergency situation.
The holder of this qualification may operate on snow slope < 25 degrees and simple ridge travel. Outside of this scope the holder will operate in managed avalanche terrain ie: within the boundaries of an operational ski field.
The assessment begins in the evening at 7pm followed by four full days.
Please ensure you meet the minimum skills and experience requirements for this qualification. These prerequisites are described in the Scope & Syllabus documents.
NZOIA subsidises all courses by sourcing funding through organisations such as Sport NZ.