Sunday, 05 September 2010

Backcountry Tour

(August 1-14, 2010)

Includes Snow Safety Clinic and Snow Study Workshop

 

 
Backcountry Tour
Every tour we offer includes all transportation and lodging, service of a certified, professional mountain guide, as well as a guide to the cities, towns and nightlife attractions. We would also be more than happy to assist you with any and all of the remaining details of your trip: flights to/from Buenos Aires, transfers (air or bus) to San Carlos de Bariloche, equipment rental & repair, clothing rental, lift tickets, or anything else you may need.

 

*EXPERTS ONLY*

Previous Backcountry and Ski Touring experience preferred.
Guests will need their own beacon, shovel, probe, Alpine Touring or Telemark Equipment/Splitboard and Climbing Skins. Snowshoes are not recommended. Ice Axe and Crampons recommended for hut trip.

 

Day One: Guests arrive in Bariloche, transportation to lodging, settle in, relax, enjoy maté and empanadas, Meet & Greet, plan the following days’ events, Welcome Dinner.

Day Two: Relax and get to know Bariloche: history, landmarks, lunch in town, drive the Circuito Chico tour, gondola ride up Cerro Otto and dinner @ their exclusive revolving restaurant on top of the mountain: click here for details.

Day Three: Skiing @ Cerro Catedral, Snow Safety Clinic, lunch @ resort, dinner out.

Day Four: Skiing @ Cerro Catedral, Snow Study Workshop, lunch @ resort, dinner out.

Day Five: Skiing @ Cerro Catedral, lunch @ resort, dinner out.

Day Six: Skiing @ Cerro Catedral, head to Refugio Frey, lunch @ hut, plan the following day’s tour, dinner @ hut.

Day Seven: Early breakfast @ hut, ski touring at Refugio Frey, lunch in the field, celebrate a great day and plan the following day’s tour, dinner @ hut, early to bed.

Day Eight: Early breakfast @ hut, ski touring at Refugio Frey, lunch in the field, celebrate a great day and plan the following day’s tour, dinner @ hut, early to bed.

Day Nine: Early breakfast @ hut, head back to Cerro Catedral, climbing up the back of Punta Princesa, lunch @ resort, head home, relax, dinner out.

Day Ten: Head down to Esquel via El Bolson (lunch), settle in, relax, dinner in town.

Day Eleven: Skiing @ La Hoya, lunch @ resort, dinner out.

Day Twelve: Skiing @ La Hoya, lunch @ resort, dinner out.

Day Thirteen: Head back to Bariloche via El Bolson (lunch), FREE DAY: relax, shopping, etc., Farewell Dinner.

Day Fourteen: FREE DAY: relax, shopping, etc., transportation to airport/bus station.

*Guests have the option to fly out of Esquel

 

COST:

      2010 Season

  • $2,700 USD/person to join a tour
  • $2,500 USD/person to book a tour for 4-5 people

 *SORRY, THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT*

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