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This tour is a similar format to the Treble Cone backcountry tour, the difference is that this is a private tour and could be run at several locations. Choose your own touring party with a minimum of 3, and a maximum of 4.
Experience a unique day beyond the ski area boundary with your guide, improving your confidence with ski touring or boarding backcountry terrain.
We use wide skis with ski-touring bindings that have an "uphill" tractor mode which are comfortable with our ski boots. Snowboarders use snowshoes and ski poles (or split board) for uphill travel. In addition to maximizing efficient equipment use (transition from uphill to downhill), learn about backcountry awareness (terrain assessment, transceiver searches).
Ideal for those who want to learn the basics of backcountry touring or those who just want a great day in solitude away from the crowds.
Today will be spent in the backcountry areas of one of our local ski resorts or touring out from Black Peak.
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Option A |
Spend the day touring the backcountry at Treble Cone or Cardrona |
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Option B |
Spend the day touring the backcountry at the Remarkables in Queenstown |
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Option C
heli lift |
Fly to the summit of Black Peak, and tour to the Treble Cone ski area laying tracks in bowls and ridges on the way (approx 6 hours) |
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Logistics
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1 ultimate day
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| Cost |
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Option A and B -----NZ$ 285 per person ex-Wanaka
Option C -------------NZ$ 450 per person ex-Wanaka |
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Chair lift in, skin up, hike up, or helicopter ride
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| Guide Ratio |
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1 guide : 3 clients minimum
1 guide : 4 clients maximum
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| Prerequisites |
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Option A or B : Intermediate skiing or boarding with good
fitness
Option C: Previous ski touring experience with good
fitness |
| Weather contingency |
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If the ski area is closed, we will delay the tour to start following day. Full payment is due upon booking. Should you cancel your booking the following applies: you will receive a refund less a cancellation fee : more than 48 hours – full refund less NZ$200 per person, less than 48 hours or during tour, no refund will be given.
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* Price includes access, lunch and snacks, NZMGA qualified guide, and avalanche transceiver.
For a more comprehensive winter backcountry awareness course click here |
