Instructors
All mountaineering courses are run by professional instructors at an instructor to student ratio of 1:4 (except for avalanche awareness which is 1:6).
Accommodation
Courses are normally based at one of the Club’s base huts (Wyn Irwin at Mt Cook or Kennedy Lodge at Arthur’s Pass), these are self contained, shared accommodation although some courses may be based at alpine huts or make use of tents or snow shelters. There are also a few day courses that are based in Christchurch.
Equipment
Participants are expected to have their own climbing gear (including ropes, protection, skis, depending on the course). Some equipment can be hired from outdoor shops (e.g. Bivouac) if necessary. A general gear list is available, but your instructor may provide you with further advice on the gear you should bring. Your instructors are happy to answer any questions in advance of the course.
Payment
To pay for a course, click on the course, fill out your details and process payment via credit card. Payment is required to confirm your place on the course.
Refunds
All courses will require a non refundable deposit equal to 10% of the total course fee. We have a refund policy to protect the club from financial loss, regardless of injury or any other reason. Cancel more than:
4 weeks prior to course start date = 100% Refund (Minus 10% deposit).
2 – 4 weeks = 80% refund.
5 days – 2 weeks = 50% refund.
Less than 5 days = 0% refund.
Minors
People under 18 are welcome to join the CMC courses but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact the Instruction Coordinator, Jamie Macalister ([email protected]). Around 2 weeks before the course, you will be put in a chat group with other participants to discuss car-pooling, food, and gear and ask questions about the course.
Waitlist
You can sign up to the waiting list for any full courses, if space becomes available, you will receive an email notification.
Last minute spaces and updates to availability are also shared on our Facebook page
