NZ Skiing

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Start:	Wanaka
Finish:	Wanaka
Length:	3 days
Grade:	D (moderate to high level of fitness is required for this trip.) Grade D Average 4-5 hours physical activity per day, up to 8-9 hours on longer days Pack weights of 12-15kgs (26-33 lbs) on some days Altitude gains of up to 800m (2600ft) Some uneven track surfaces and river crossings No hiking experience necessary Agility and fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Backcountry Huts
Price:	NZ$950
Extra Costs:	Specialist Touring Equipment: Touring Ski/ Splitboard/ Snowshoe & boot hire, transceivers.
Departs:	July to September - see see departures

Highlights: Join this trip for a unique opportunity to go beyond the ski area boundary into the backcountry with the security of your own qualified guide.
“A good intro for people new to backcountry skiing.”

Cruise across rolling hills through untouched beauty and serenity of winter in the South Island high country. Settle in for the night in the comfortable Kirtle Burn hut. Wake in a snow-covered wonderland. Day tour with day packs and, if you're lucky, ski some recent powder.

This touring trip offers you:

Easy access to the Pisa Range near Queenstown and Wanaka
An exhilarating backcountry touring experience
Guided access to untouched slopes
Two nights in a wild and scenic backcountry hut
Professional guidance on using avalanche transceivers
And an opportunity to learn ski touring techniques and improve your off-piste skiing.

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