Women's Weekend - Intro to Backcountry Touring

Women's Weekend - Intro to Backcountry Touring
From NZD $850.00
  • Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Wanaka, Otago
  • Product code: WHDBCT

Join Southern Lakes Heliski and Peak Experience for this epic day of mountain exploration tailored to suit. Following your scenic helicopter flight to your backcountry touring location, your professional will share with you the basics of terrain navigation, avalanche safety, and how to be efficient when navigating the mountains.

Inclusions:

  • Scenic helicopter transfer to backcountry touring location

  • Packed lunch

  • Professional guide

  • Beverages and nibbles following your day of skiing

Equipment Required:

  • Ski touring equipment (boots, skis or split board, skins, poles).

  • Backpack with safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe)

  • Appropriate mountain clothing and layers

*If require touring equipment we recommend renting gear the day before with Mt. Outdoors in Wanaka or Small Planet in Queenstown.