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Zinal Backcountry Skiing Week off piste skiing further into the backcountry This week is all about the skiing. As much of the best snow and terrain that we can find...fresher, further from the crowds. Who is it for? This backcountry week is for any off piste skier keen to make the most of the Zinal region (including St Luc and Grimentz). This area really is huge and offers outstanding backcountry skiing, that is often untouched in comparison to the more famous resorts. Come and see for yourself! You should be able to ski in most offpiste snow types, linking turns - contact us if you are unsure. If you have not 'bootpacked' or 'skinned' uphill before, don't worry we will teach you. Some days we have no uphill work and others we may be going uphill for 1-2 hours. You can expect to be skiing from first lift each day. Most days you can expect to do some uphill work to get to the descents. If this all sounds like hard work, don't worry! It's your holiday and the pace is up to you - but a sniff of fresh powder and it's often "maybe just one more run..."! Meet: You arrive Saturday afternoon in resort and have sunday as a free skiing day unguided. Your guide will meet you sunday evening. We finish up Friday after skiing. We recommend you get a return flight on Saturday. Chalet Accommodation in Zinal - we stay in a comfortable chalet just outside Zinal on a half board basis, with one evening free to eat out in town. Typical Itinerary Day 1 Unguided warm up day for you to find your skiing legs. We meet in the evening Monday - Friday: 5 days guided adventure. We use the entire Zinal region (including St Luc and Grimentz) to explore and find outstanding descents. some of which we will need to do upto 1-2 hours uphill effort for. We are not giving away anymore secrets to the locations! We may have to change this itinerary according to the prevailing weather and conditions (and we like to take into account your ambitions too!) | Price: £950 Course Only: n/a Ratio: 1:6 guide:client Level: Intro to Expert Intro Dates: 23 - 30 Jan, more on demand | ||||||||||||
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Price includes: guiding, guides expenses, 7 nights twin share chalet accommodation on half board basis, in resort transport. Price does not include: insurance, travel to/from resort, lift pass , equipment rental, drinks/snacks, lunches Course Only includes: n/a | |||||||||||||
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Kit List skis with touring bindings - we recommend skis that you will enjoy skiing on, but are not too heavy, eg Rossignol B2 with fritschi bindings. With skins and ski crampons. You can also bring your regular set up and hire touring skis as required in resort. Poles - NOT collapsable Boots - these must fit and be comfortable. We feel it is best not to rent boots. Rather buy some and have them fitted professionally - this will make your week much more comfortable, fun and blister free! 'Fit' is more important than whether a boot is 'stiff enough' or not. I use a touring boot that is designed to ski well, rather than ultra light. You can also use your regular ski boots. Rucksack - 30l. with ski straps Waterbottle - not platypus type - they freeze and leak. Transciever, probe, shovel, crampons, ice axe, harness, 1 screw gate karabiner sunglasses, goggles (2 pairs useful after a wipeout), sunhat, sunscreen, lip salve/block Regular ski wear, including spare gloves and thin gloves for skinning in. Personal first aid - blister kit, ibuprofen. Remember kit should be lightweight but functional - you have to carry it! We can help with equipment rental in Chamonix. | |||||||||||||
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Further Information: We will email you detailed 'Joining Instructions' on booking/request. These include advice on training, equipment, clothing, travel, and what to expect. email us: info@dream-guides.com | |||||||||||||
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