Off Piste and Ski Mountaineering

Backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering are perhaps the most exhilarating ways to enjoy mountains in winter. Combining the skills of off piste skiing with mountaineering opens up a vast area of terrain inaccessible on foot - and a lifetime of fresh track descents away from crowded resorts. The sport appeals to skiers and boarders seeking a new dimension to their mountain experience, as well as climbers who ski and want to improve existing skills to travel through mountains in the winter months.

2004 Ski Program This season we will be offering a range of graded tours to help you choose an appropriate weeks skiing for your fitness and ability. In addition we can also offer a number of Off Piste Specials.

Ski Ability To start ski mountaineering you need to be able to ski red runs confidently and in control, making good parallel turns. For more advanced courses a good level of off piste ability is required.

Ski Mountaineering Intro

7 days  6:1  Introductory Level  £750  Dates 9-17 April

If you dream of leaving the crowds behind or carving fresh tracks through champagne powder - then this is the course for you! During the week you will learn techniques for travelling safely and efficiently over all kinds of mountain terrain on ski. Uniquely, we also include two days off piste tuition with professional instructors. Chamonix Based.

Zermatt Off Piste

6 days 6:1 Intermediate Level £550 guiding fee only
Dates 20-27 March 27 March-3 April 3-10 April

With its great sense of history, unbeatable views and the most extensive high altitude glacier skiing available anywhere in Europe - Zermatt always features near the top of every skier's hit list. What better way to discover the region than a week of dedicated off piste tours and glacier descents in the great company of IFMGA Guide Twid Turner.

Private Guiding

300-350 euros per day fees only for up to 7 clients

Beyond our regular ski mountaineering program, we join private clients for tailor made packages. These vary from long weekends off piste, to a week or more completing your own personal tour. For die hards we also specialise in out of season fun including November glacier skiing and high altitude touring right into June. So, if you fancy something different simply get in touch.