Alpine Snowcraft Trips - 2010
Guidelines for Trip Leaders
Leaders of MTSC trips are asked to follow these guidelines when organising and leading Club trips
Alpine Programme
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Each year, MTSC runs a series of Winter alpine instruction trips covering the skills needed to safely enjoy tramping and/or climbing above the bush line. Opportunities to try out your snow skills are listed on the trip card and usually have a grading of “technical”. |  |
Snowcraft
(Venue: Manawatu Lodge, Mt Ruapehu) 
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Topics covered in Snowcraft include alpine equipment,
travelling on snow, snow shelters, avalanche
awareness, and keeping yourself and the
rest of your party safe even if your day goes
pear-shaped. This course is for everyone who
tramps or ventures to the mountains in Winter,
and includes two nights at Manawatu Lodge on
Mt Ruapehu! The club can provide gear if you
do not already have an ice axe and crampons.
Transport and accommodation costs are approximately $40 and $50 (for members) respectively. Please book with the trip leader as early as possible. |
Snowcraft II - Intermediate Alpine
(Venue: Manawatu Lodge, Mt Ruapehu) 
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Snowcraft II – Intermediate Alpine - follows three
weeks after AIC1, and provides an introduction to
other basic mountaineering techniques. Competency
to the level of Snowcraft is a pre-requisite.
Transport and accommodation costs are approximately $40 and $50 (for members) respectively. Please book with the trip leader as early as possible. |
Dates
| JULY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 24-25 | Snowcraft | All | Brian Webster | 357-0189 |
| AUGUST | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 14-15 | Snowcraft II | T | Howard Nicholson | 357-6325 |
| 28-29 | Snow Tenting | Medium | John Doolan | 027-4468-740 |
Trip Grading
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| FAMILY: | Up to 2-3 hrs/day at casual pace. All ages accommodated. |
| EASY: | 4 hours per day. |
| EASY/MEDIUM: | 5 hours per day. |
| MEDIUM: | 7 hours per day. |
| MEDIUM/FIT: | 8 hours per day. |
| Fit: | Over 8 hours per day. |
| FE: | Fitness essential. |
| TECHNICAL: | Qualifying requirements to be announced by Trip Organiser. |
CONTACT THE TRIP LEADER IF YOU ARE UNSURE.