Guided
Back-Country Skiing & Boarding
Enjoy the mountains in winter safely on skis or snowboard. Guided
ski tours, avalanche courses and winter mountaineering are available
with Alpinism & Ski Wanaka, New Zealand
Back country skiing in New Zealand
To work in with the local weather systems, 6 to 7 days give you
the best chance of experiencing the high alpine ski touring terrain
in late winter-spring. We typically fly in and base ourselves at
an alpine hut at around 2400 m altitude. The days are spent discovering
vast glacial terrain, tour up and ski off easy peaks and passes,
view serrac's and visit ice caves - all on a snow base of not just
a few meters but HUNDREDS of meters. Crisp, clear air and incredibly
white snow, winter in the high Alps is a mountain photographers
paradise with incredible surface texture, wind sculptured snow,
crystal clear atmosphere and amazing sunset colors.
During September and October, sometimes into November, depending
on snowfall and conditions, Alpinism & Ski enjoy the late winter
and spring time in the mountains. It is a marvelous time to discover
the wondrous glaciated and wild mountains of the South Island. Join
one of our experienced mountain guides to safely ski or snowboard
in the backcountry. >>read more
Learn about avalanches and how to be safe in avalanche terrain.
>>read more
Winter or Ski Mountaineering:
For those hardy enough and looking for the extra challenge, we
offer week long late winter-spring ski mountaineering trips. Getting
around under your own steam and climbing peaks in winter is a serious
undertaking.
An Alpinism & Ski guide can over the course of a private week
teach and coach you and your team to improve your skills and knowledge
to safely engage in this tough but very rewarding pursuit. You might
even want a combination of ski touring, winter mountaineering and
learn about avalanches.
Talk to us for your winter alpinism adventure, your customized
back country experience in the snow.
Scheduled 6 day tours 2010
I from Sun 19-Fri 24 Sept.
Special price $ 2365 pp
II from Tue 5 - Sun 10 Oct.
III from Sun 17 - Fri 22 Oct.
Price $ 2430 pp
Backountry Ski Touring Clients say
"Thanks for an excellent ski touring trip Excellent decisions
re weather and location. Excellent food, company and accommodation"
Michael Service, Maroubra Australia, Sept. 2006
"Many thanks for another splendid trip and my first taste
of ski touring - I am well and truly hooked and look forward to
the next trip! Thanks for finding some Ego snow! Not to forget your
expert guidance & cooking Gaz!" Wayne Birchall, Invercargil,
Sept. 06
Wayne has generously allowed us to use some of his beautiful photos
so click on thumbnail to bring up larger image
and slide show
For enquiries and bookings, simply e-mail
us.
