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Backcountry / Touring

Natural terrain beyond the lifts, with the right gear and a qualified guide.

What Backcountry / Touring means

Experienced off-piste skier. Ready for natural backcountry terrain with appropriate equipment, avalanche awareness and qualified local guidance.

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You are at this level if…

  • You are an experienced off-piste skier.
  • You are fit enough to climb as well as ski.
  • You carry avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, probe and shovel) and know how to use it.

What you work on

  1. Touring uphill on skins with the right technique.
  2. Avalanche awareness and companion rescue.
  3. Planning a route around the snow and the weather.

Where you ski

Natural backcountry terrain beyond the lift-served slopes, only with appropriate equipment, avalanche awareness and qualified local guidance. The route is decided on the day according to the conditions.

Lessons & guides for this level

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Lift passes for this level

Phase 2 Pass

The upper stage, Kongdoori to the Apharwat ridge, and the way to the open bowls and the long descents back toward the meadow. For confident skiers and riders; our team will say plainly wheth... Quoted for your dates.

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Multi-Day Lift Pass

Lift access across the days you are on the mountain, arranged in one go rather than queued for each morning. Most guests pair it with a course or a guide, and we hold the days around the les... Quoted for your dates.

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