Great Expectations

Hike Pack Camp ⋅ Skills

4 Nights

$2,450pp (based on 1 pax)

This one time only expedition has been created especially for singles (30 something to 40 something). It’s available to men and women. Meet and get to know like minded people on this incredible experience designed to improve your confidence in off-track mountain movement. Learning every step of the way.

AVAILABLE DATES

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PACKAGE INCLUDES

WHAT TO EXPECT

LEARN WITH TOP MOUNTAIN GUIDES

Learn essential mountain skills with top NZ guides across a multi-day guided hike spanning terrain which may include, thick bush, scree, river crossings and exposed rocky terrain.

A TRUE OFF-TRACK EXPEDITION

While marked trails will be used to access the backcountry, this will be an off-track experience where you will rely on your guide and newfound knowledge to create a route in a remote wild environment.

A STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Your experience will be aligned to the limits of each particular group. We believe the best learnings come from being challenged and as a result you will come out on the other side a new, more confident you.

ITINERARY

This introductory course covers:

⋅ Weather Interpretation
⋅ Route Selection
⋅ Gear Tips
⋅ Off-Track Map & Compass Navigation
⋅ Garmin, Inreach & PLBs
⋅ Survival Skills
⋅ Emergency Procedures
⋅ River Crossing Techniques
⋅ Campsite Selection
⋅ Confidence Building


Day 1

2:30 pm: Check-in
3:00 pm: Welcome and gear check
3:30 pm: Introduction to the skills covered and emergency procedures
6:00 pm: Break before dinner
6:30: Drinks and Dinner at our restaurant, ‘Base Camp Kitchen’
9:30 pm: Retire for the night


Day 2

8:00 am: Breakfast at ‘Base Camp Kitchen’
9:00 am: Track transfer to start point
9:30 am: Start hike
Sunset: Set up your pack camp for the night


Day 3 

8:00 am: Breakfast and break camp
9:00 am: Start hike
Sunset: Set up your pack camp for the night


Day 4

8:00 am: Breakfast and break camp
9:00 am: Start hike
3:00 pm: Track transfer to Base Camp
4:00 pm: Debrief
5:00 pm: Shower, sauna and freshen up
6:30 pm: Drinks and Dinner at ‘Base Camp Kitchen’


Day 5

8:00 am: Breakfast at ‘Base Camp Kitchen’
10:00 am: Check-out

FITNESS

You will need to be in good shape. We recommend at least 6 weeks of regular walks carrying a 10-15kg backpack. If your hiking boots are new, breaking them in during this training period is recommended to save discomfort in the field.

ADVENTURE SAFETY

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