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Are you venturing beyond ski area boundaries but keen to really experience a backcountry ski tour? Want to learn some skills that will make you safer out there? This guided trip in spectacular terrain is the one for you.
This ski touring trip provides a pure backcountry experience far beyond the boundaries of Treble Cone. It will take you to a place few encounter and allow you to ski or ride terrain that might challenge you, but will definitely put a smile on your face.
Fly in to our private hut with stunning views of Treble Cone and Mt Aspiring. Enjoy cosy accommodation for up to six - sleeping bags, good lighting, cooking equipment and outside toilet supplied. Ski tour through the heart of New Zealands's Harris Mountains with a light day pack. Make your mark on untouched slopes.
We'd love to share the joys of backcountry NZ ski tour with you. Check out the trip details and contact us if you have any questions.
Logistics
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3 days plus 1 day weather contingency
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| Dates - 2012 |
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BP#1 July 30-31-1 Aug
BP#2 Aug 21-22-23
BP#3 Sep 9-10-11
Private tours are available: Book a group of up to 5 for any of these dates or dates suited to your group (subject to hut availability).
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Price
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NZ$1,200 per person ex Wanaka 2 pax
(plus approx $225 for flight in)
NZ$1,100 per person ex Wanaka 3 - 5 pax
(plus approx $190 for flight in)
(currency conversion?)
Price includes NZMGA qualified guide, all meals and energy foods, cosy hut and bedding. The helicopter ride to the hut or the peak on the 1st day is an additional expense
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Fly-in, tour-out
Black Peak is a 5-7 hour skin/snowshoe from the summit of Treble Cone Ski Area or a 5 minute helicopter flight from the valley floor. The reasonable cost of flying in saves time and energy for the ensuing days' ski touring and instruction. We move around on snowshoes if conditions dictate.
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| Guide Ratio |
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1 guide : 5 clients maximum (minimum 2)
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| Prerequisites |
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Good fitness, no previous experience
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| Weather contingency |
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A great bonus: delay the start of your trip by one day if the weather is bad.
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| Accommodation |
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Cosy Private Hut.
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| Bonus |
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One day weather contingency in case the weather is unfavourable at the start of the trip
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