Itinerary

Day 1

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. Your movements may seem quite daunting initially but there is no danger, as at all times you are secured 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.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Guide, transport, modern technical and safety equipment, climbing boots and socks, special backpacks, raincoats, waterproof over trousers, hat and gloves.

Extras -

A good level of fitness and agility is required. No previous experience is necessary.
Please bring warm clothing including long sleeved tops and trousers (jeans are not recommended). Lunch and a drink. Sunglasses and sun protection.