Mountaineering Courses with Andrew Lock
Andrew Lock Adventures offers a curated selection of Mountaineering Courses and Alpine Adventures in the Snowy Mountains of NSW. Catering to diverse skill levels, these courses are crafted to welcome newcomers to the alpine realm and further refine the expertise of seasoned adventurers.
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Essential Alpine Skills
3 Days · 2 Nights · Introductory
Learn to enjoy Australia's alpine regions safely — without climbing equipment. Covers clothing selection, snow camping, snow shelters, navigation, route finding, weather assessment, and an ascent of Mt Kosciuszko. Ideal for first-timers or those broadening their skills.
Introduction to Mountaineering
3 Days · 2 Nights · Intermediate
Build the fundamental climbing skills needed for a guided ascent of a trekking peak in Nepal or a more advanced course. Covers ropework for glacial travel, crampons, ice axes, fixed ropes, knots, weather assessment, and avalanche awareness.
Advanced Mountaineering
4 Days · 3 Nights · Advanced
Australia's most elite mountaineering course. Based near the Blue Lake region, you'll master ice climbing, abseiling, advanced snow ascent, protection placements, top roping, and ice belays. Starting from Guthega or Charlotte Pass depending on conditions.
Private Consultation & Tuition
Custom Tour · All Levels
Mountaineering instruction tailored to you or your group. Tap into Andrew Lock's years of alpinism experience — from Australia's Snowy Mountains to the world's highest peaks. Refine existing skills or build new ones, with personal attention guaranteed.
@makalujimmy · K7 Guide
Instagram"It's an incredible opportunity to learn from Andrew Lock OAM. Being the only Australian to have summited all 14 of the world's 8000m mountains, Andrew is Australian mountaineering royalty. His depth of knowledge and passion for climbing, developed from a life lived in the mountains, sets the standard for excellence."
Arc'teryx Advanced Mountaineering Course@langejorstad · Course Participant
Instagram"It was my second course with Andrew, and almost more important than his climbing achievements is that he is a very good and patient teacher. The two don't always go hand in hand. It was great to have the additional guides on this bigger course — a really good crew of participants."
Arc'teryx Advanced Mountaineering Course
Andrew Lock
K7 Operator · Lead Expedition Guide
Andrew Lock is one of Australia's most accomplished mountaineers — the only person in the British Commonwealth to have summited all fourteen of the world's 8,000-metre peaks. With over 100 expeditions across every continent, he runs his own mountaineering tours under the K7 banner, bringing a depth of high-altitude experience that is genuinely rare. He has guided clients to the summits of Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shishapangma, spent three years training expeditioners for Australia's Antarctic programme, and was awarded the Order of Australia for Mountaineering.
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Seven Summits: Mt Kosciuszko
Full-Day Snowshoe Tour · Private Adventure
Guided by Andrew Lock — the only Australian to summit all fourteen 8000m peaks in the world. Mt Kosciuszko is one of the Seven Summits, and Andrew will guide you to achieve yours. Run as a private adventure, scheduled to suit your team.
Australia's 10 Highest Peaks in Winter
4-Day Summit Adventure · Snowshoes
The ultimate Australian winter adventure. All 10 of Australia's highest peaks are in the Snowy Mountains — Kosciuszko, Townsend, Twynam and the Rams Head mountains. Four days, three nights. Challenge yourself while witnessing the vistas of Australia's Rooftop.
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