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I stand spellbound. Below me is a snow slope of such absolute purity I expect to wake from this dream at any moment. But the cold mountain air I inhale and the glare of the snow are more than real. I pause before pushing off, to allow my overloaded senses to become accustomed to the surroundings. So much adrenaline. It is a handicap to good technique and I want to sign this slope perfectly, with tracks that do justice to the surroundings.
My guide beckons from below and I push off into the fall-line. Such snow, gossamer, engulfing my boots almost to my knees, there is no resistance and it is as if I'm floating through a cloud. The sensation is exquisite and I don't want it to end. Fortunately the slopes of Black Peak are so vast that it will be days before we run out of this gift of nature.
Winter Backcountry Trips
- Backcountry Tour at Treble Cone
We are the official mountain guides for the Treble Cone ski area. Their Snow school offers a day backcountry touring and will make up a group of up to four. Experience the ultimate ... a day beyond the ski area boundary with your guide, learning the basics of ski touring or boarding backcountry terrain. From mid-July through to end of September.
Backcountry Touring Basics (private tours)
Experience a fantastic day beyond the ski area boundary with your guide, learning the basics of ski touring or boarding backcountry terrain. A great day of solitude away from the crowds for one day. From mid-July through to end of September.
- Winter Backcountry Awareness Courses
We offer 4-day practical Winter Backcountry Courses in August and September at our private hut at Black Peak. Fly in on the first day and tour out to Treble Cone ski area on the final day consolidating the skills we have learned. Certificate, course manual etc. provided.
- Black Peak ski touring adventure
In addition we run three day ski touring adventures at Black Peak hut. Overnight in our cosy hut and wake high in the mountains ready for more. Our private hut, at 1800m on the mid-reaches of Black Peak (2283m), is an ideal base for ski-touring the Harris Mountains.
- Sea to Summit ski traverse
Have you ever wanted to climb a mountain and ski off it? AND ski traverse a range of peaks and glaciers? We fly into high mountain huts, giving us access to some of the world's most spectacular glacial terrain and surrounding peaks. 5 days in September and October.
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