Backcountry Tour
August – September, 2012
Includes Snow Safety Clinic and Snow Study Workshop
Every tour we offer includes all transportation and lodging, service of a certified, professional ski 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 ski touring experience preferred. Guests will need their own beacon, shovel, probe, Alpine Touring/Telemark/Splitboard equipment 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 yerba maté and empanadas, Meet & Greet, plan the following days’ events, Welcome Dinner.
Day Two: Relax & get to know Bariloche: history, landmarks, lunch in town, drive the Circuito Chico tour, gondola ride up Cerro Otto and dinner at 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.
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*Guests have the option to fly out of Esquel
This tour can be changed and/or abbreviated to meet guests’ travel needs and desires.
COST:
2012 Season
$2,700 USD/person to join a tour
$2,600 USD/person to book a tour for 4 or more people
Please visit our Reservations page to reserve your seat today!
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