This day long experience introduces the adventurous to the exhilirating sport of ice climbing, on the spectacular ice walls in the lower part of the Fox Glacier. Your professional guide will tailor the day to offer variety and challenge to the novice and expert alike. Before heading to the ice you will be equipped with specialised mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes and technical gear.
Guides who instruct on these days receive special training to ensure they teach skills in the correct order so you advance quickly. You will be surprised by the quick progress that you make. The maximum guide to customer ratio is 1:4 ensuring that you receive close personal attention.
There are many steep walls to challenge you and you will quickly master basic cramponing and ice axe techniques. The adrenaline will start to flow as you challenge yourself with longer and steeper pitches. Using ice tools and the front points of your crampons, you climb vertical and at times, overhanging ice walls and pinnacles, secured at all times by a top rope attached to your harness.
This adventure will be an experience you never forget and may just inspire you to spend time in the mountains.
Good level of fitness and agility required. No previous experience is necessary.
8-9 hours
All year round: 8.00am
Adult: NZ$ 235.00 (GST incl.)
( Valid from 1 Oct 2009 to 30 Sep 2010)
Adult: NZ$ 245.00 (GST incl.)
( Valid from 1 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011)
Cost includes:
Guide, transport, modern technical and safety equipment, climbing boots and socks, special backpacks, raincoats, waterproof over trousers, hat and gloves.
Please bring:
Warm clothing including long sleeved tops and trousers (jeans are not recommended).
Lunch and a drink.
Sunglasses and sun protection.
Special notes and conditions:
As these trips fill up quickly it is advisable to book several days in advance.
This trip does not operate on Christmas Day.
