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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).
Snowshoers are also welcome on these tours.
Ideal for those who want to learn the basics of backcountry touring or those who just want a great day away from the crowds.
Options to choose from:
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Treble Cone or Cardrona backcountry (skills dependent)
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The Remarkables in Queenstown (location and skills dependent)
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Explore the Pisa Range between Wanaka and Queenstown (intro to adv)
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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). Previous touring skills and good fitness essential.
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Logistics
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1 ultimate day
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| Cost |
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NZ$ 285 per person ex-Wanaka
Black Peak heli lift: NZ$ 465 per person ex-Wanaka
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Chair lift in, skin up, hike up, or helicopter ride
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1 guide : 3 clients minimum
1 guide : 4 clients maximum
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| Prerequisites |
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Good level of fitness
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| 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
For a three day introduction to ski touring click here |
