Thread: Taking a novice into the mountains

Hunt to his ability, not yours. The Rangitata is fine. Let him go at his pace, even if it means you do a fair bit of waiting. Keep a close eye on him and assess risk based on his experience and ability. It means you will need to be patient and thoughtful. Keep him hydrated. Get off the hill before it freezes, and in the light. You will be surprised how quickly some people adapt and gain confidence. By the 3rd day he will get a Tahr.

If its in the spring the Tahr come down a bit lower anyway.

I've just come back from taking a tyro out after a Tahr. It only took a day for him to find his feet and get a bit of confidence. He got one too.

Good luck.