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All Inclusive Four Days of Spring Camping, Ski Touring &Pilates Escape

Tour is based on a minimum of six persons only.

Twin Share Rate $2,300 per person

Single Supplement $2,700 per person

Tour dates: September 18th to 22nd

Contact Falls Creek Guides direct for bookings

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Four days ski Touring
Touring Guides for four days
Touring skis and Equipment
All meals & beverages professionally catered
Four nights accommodation at Frueauf village
Pre-set campsite & camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats)
Backpacks
Daily Pilates Classes
*Lift ticket not included*

OVERVIEW

The aim of these four days is to prepare your fitness to successfully ski tour an adventure that awaits you around the world or further afield in Australia’s vast snow landscape.

Each day is set as a progression to build stamina, touring ability and technique that will make your next ski touring adventure a safe and successful one.

Our tour provides the opportunity to break in your touring boots, check your pack for comfort and check in on how to pack your pack successfully.

Along the trek learn how to pace and climb/descend steep terrain and ski down some of the extraordinary mountainous terrain that surrounds Falls Creek.

The four nights are accommodated in the delightful Frueauf Village with an overnight camping experience on the 3rd night. All meals and beverages are professionally catered for.

A briefing each night is provided by the guides to go over the details and any special requirements of the climb.

FAQs

Do I have to be a fabulous skier?

A minimum skiing ability of being able to ski comfortably down all blue runs.. We will have enough guides to seperate the groups if there is a split in ability levels.

Do I have to be super fit?

You need to have a moderate fitness level as we will be ski touring up mountains, but you can always just go at your own pace there will never be a rush to get to the top. A guidance of efficient climbing technique will be given as part of the tour.

Do I have to have Pilates experience?

No you do not, the Pilates classes will cater for everyone and be a perfect warm up and cool down for your adventures on skis.

What Equipment do I need?

You will just need your own ski boots, a touring boot is recommended but our binding work with all alpine ski boots. You will also need all our own outerwear, warm layers, good eye protection (sunglasses & goggles. A complete packing list will be sent out prior to the trip.

Can I come if I snowboard?

Snowboarders are welcome but you will need to have your own snowshoes/spilt board. If you do not have your own equipment we can help you source some at your own cost.

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Check in Frueauf Village the afternoon prior with welcome drinks, gear check and overview

Day One: Easy Start

7.00am: Wake to a Breakfast and Pilates Session

9.00am: Depart Frueauf village to Halley’s Comet Chair Lift.

10.00am: Ski to top of the Summit.

10.30am: Depart Moonlight Ridge and return to Summit Top

11.30am: Arrive top of Frying Pan Spur for a morning tea

12.00pm: Depart to Road 24, ski down to Howmans Gap.

1.00pm: Arrive Howman’s Gap and have lunch amongst the Mountain Ash

1.30pm: Meet the Shuttle at Howman’s Gap and return to the Village

2.00pm: Arrive at Frueauf village to an open bar & spa for refreshments and relaxation.

2.00pm: Free afternoon

4.00pm Stretch & release pilates class

6.00pm Meet in Frueauf village for debrief of the day and plan for the following day.

7.00pm Dinner at Frueauf apartment

Day Two: First Tracks 15km Ski and Climb

7.00am Rise to a Breakfast Pilates session

8.30am: Brief for the day and gear check.

9.00am: Depart from Frueauf village ski to the Halley’s comet chair lift

10.00am: Ski the first side country beside Drovers dream.

11.30am: Ski to the top of Ruined Castle for a high altitude morning tea

11.45am: Ski the out of resort line of boomerang

12.00pm: Ski to Rocky Knolls and ski tour to the top of the Knolls

12.30pm: Lunch at the top of the Rocky Knolls

1.00pm: Ski the Rocky Knolls for the afternoon

3.00pm: Return to Frueauf village

4.00pm: Stretch & release pilates and/or spa and relaxation

6.00pm: Meet in Frueauf village for debrief of the day and plan for the following day.

7.00pm: Dinner is served at Frueauf village

Day Three: Big Day Out

9.00am: Depart from Frueauf Village ski to the Halley’s comet chair lift

9.30am: Ski to International for a warm up

10.30am: Depart top of International to moonlight bowl.

11.00am: Climb to top of Mc Kay

12.00pm: First run on the steep short pitch of Mount McKay

1.00pm: Lunch at the top of McKay

1.30pm: Go over steep climbing technique and cornice navigation.

2.45pm: Return to Pretty Valley Pondage to pre set overnight camp

3.30pm: Check campsite and prepare for evening dinner

5.00pm: Explore possibility of late afternoon ski

6.00pm: Change for dinner and retire to tents for overnight sleep

Day Four: Stepping it up 20 km

7.00am: Sunrise breakfast at camp

9.00am: Depart for resort

10.00am: Arrive Rocky Knolls

10.30am: Ski Back Side of the Rocky Knolls towards Pretty Valley Pondage.

11.30am: Return to the top of the Rocky Knolls for morning tea

12.00pm: Traverse technique and setting a skin track from the Rocky Knolls to the Rocky Knobs

12.30pm: Ski the Rocky Knobs

1.00pm: Lunch on the Rocky Knobs and ski tour

2.45pm: Depart to Ruined Castle and Scots Chair for return

4.00pm: Arrive Frueauf village

5.00pm: Stretch & release pilates and/or spa and relaxation

6.00pm Meet in Frueauf village for debrief of the day and plan for the following day.

7.00pm Dinner is served at Frueauf village

Day Four Second Tour Option: Ready for the Big Tour 25km.

8.30am: Depart Frueauf Village to Halley’s Comet Chair Lift.

9.30am: Arrive at the top of Ruined Castle Chair

10.30am: Tour to the top of Rocky Knolls

10.30am: Ski down to Pretty Valley Huts for Morning Tea

11.00am: Tour up to the Rocky Knolls, ski into the Ruined Castle

12.30pm: Tour from top of Ruined Castle to Mt McKay

1.00pm: Lunch at the top of Mount McKay

2.45pm: Tour Mt McKay to Rocky Knolls and into Ruined Castle

3.00pm: Return to Frueauf village

4.00pm: Arrive at Frueauf village to an open bar, spa & fire for relaxation

6.00pm Meet in Frueauf village for debrief of the day.

7.00pm Dinner is served at Frueauf village for final celebrations.

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FAQs

Do I have to be a fabulous skier?

Do I have to be super fit?

Do I have to have Pilates experience?

What Equipment do I need?

Can I come if I snowboard?

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