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Wannabe mountaineers? 9-Aug-2006 At 3:27:35 PM JohnK

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I agree with Jonorock that ideally is a better option.

If you cannot afford a personal guide because you cannot get together with others, a TMC course is a good alternative. What you can do is try and get into a group with small numbers - explain this to the guiding Co that's what you are after.
When I did a TMC with Alpine Guides there were only 3 students and 1 very experienced and tough guide. As a bonus, we had a trainee type guide with us for most of the time as well so excellent ratio. There was very little emphasis on the basic stuff, we just got out there ASAP and climbed everything we could.

The alternative for you is also to perhaps hook up with someone that is an experienced mountaineer here in OZ, get some gear and self teach yourself some basic stuff by doing trips to the victorian and NSW alps and then head over to NZ and get on an Advanced TMC type course.

Anyhow, only my 2 cents worth! so hope it helps.